“Full Fathom Five” by Gwendolyn Maia Hicks – 4.2
Kaleidotrope, January 2026 Jack Kersey accidentally catches a merrow (a mythical sea creature) in a fishing net while working on a trawler off the coast of his struggling Irish town.…
Bearing the Good Fruit by R. K. Duncan – 3.6
Kaleidotrope, January 2026 Bernard, a young theology student at the University of Paris, confesses to a priest about recent events that have left him uncertain which of his actions were…
The Tourist by R.T. Ester – 3.5
Asimov’s Science Fiction, January/February 2026 R.T. Ester “The Tourist” is a time travel story centered on a mysterious port that allows travelers to visit alternate timelines—or “splinters”—of reality. The protagonist,…
“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.…
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…
As Long as We’re Still Here, We Might as Well Dance” by Adam-Troy Castro – 2.7
Asimov’s Science Fiction, January/February 2026 Adam-Troy Castro This science fiction story chronicles the final day of Parkaja, a magnificent human city about to be conquered by the Nihilators—an alien race…
The Stone’s Choice – 3.4
Summary of The Stone's Choice by Anaea Lay Summary of The Stone's Choice by Anaea Lay Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Issue #448, January 8, 2026 A tale of power, loyalty, and…
The Memory Hounds of Bak-Ankham – 4.0
Summary of The Memory Hounds of Bak-Ankham by A. W. Prihandita Summary of The Memory Hounds of Bak-Ankham by A. W. Prihandita (4.0) Uncanny #68, January/February 2026 by A. W.…
The Millay Illusion – 4.3
Summary of The Millay Illusion by Sarah Pinsker Summary of The Millay Illusion by Sarah Pinsker Uncanny Magazine #67, November/December 2025 A novelette about magic, identity, gender performance, and the…
The Doorkeepers – 3.8
Summary of The Doorkeepers by A.T. Greenblatt Summary of The Doorkeepers by A.T. Greenblatt Uncanny #68, January/February 2026 A novelette about grief, time loops, and choosing to face the future…