Stories tagged “dematerialization”
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Planetary Repossession
Hendrik’s image appeared, projected onto the clouds of steam and smoke the cannon fire had created. How could you leave me? he thundered. Everything you ever wanted, I gave you. I draped you in silk and jewelry. I heaped upon you the wealth of pl...
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Stolen Luggage
5:00 AM. Chicago. Jason Hemshaw fumbled for his watch in the darkness of the bedroom. Finding it at last, he hurriedly stopped the alarm’s insistent vibrations and, taking care not to wake his wife, crept out of the bed. He gestured a small lamp ...