“Stay” by William Preston – 4.5
Asimov’s Science Fiction, January/February 2026 William Preston Larry is dying of cancer and has arranged for a robotic double to replace him as companion to his beloved tri-color hound, Charlie.…
Academic Review: William Preston’s “Stay” and the Ethics of Technological Grief – 4.5
Introduction William Preston’s “Stay,” published in the January/February 2026 issue of Asimov’s Science Fiction, represents a significant contribution to contemporary science fiction’s ongoing exploration of mortality, companionship, and the ethical…
Replacement Theory by Jack Skillingstead -3.6
Asimov’s Science Fiction, January/February 2026 Jack Skillingstead Tyler Dawson wakes up one morning to discover that his girlfriend Emma has transformed into a monster. Not just Emma—everywhere he looks, he…
Ecobomb by Alexander Jablokov – 3.9
Asimov’s Science Fiction, January/February 2026 Alexander Jablokov “Ecobomb” tells the story of Earth’s transformation by alien biological weapons and humanity’s eventual victory over an extraterrestrial invasion. The narrative unfolds through…