Her first meeting with Marco Rinaldi had Christine’s mouth watering–not for one his world-famous dishes, but for the scrumptious chef himself.Her next meeting, at the home she was hired to sell for him, included dinner. . . and seduction. But then Marco made her an offer that left her reeling. He would give her the deed to his five million dollar house, if she agreed to spend a single night with him and do anything he asked.Savvy businesswoman that...

In November of 1819, young Sean O'Malley sets out on a fateful hunt with his grandfather and accidentally shoots a young Indian boy out on a vision quest. Grandpa says nothing can be done for the dying boy and takes the young Indian's Spirit Bow. Resentful of the local natives, Grandpa tells his grandson, "Nice shot." These simple words will haunt Sean for years to come. The young Indian's death sets in motion, a series of tragic consequences that will have a lasting effect on young O'Mall...

In November of 1819, eleven-year-old Sean O'Malley sets out on a fateful hunt with his grandfather. In a violent storm, Sean fires at what he believes to be a deer, but what turns out to be a young Indian warrior on a vision quest. Grandpa says there is nothing they can do for the dying boy and takes the boy's Spirit Bow. Grandpa then tells his grandson, "Nice Shot." These simple words will haunt Sean for years to come. The young warrior's death sets in motion, a series of tragic consequen...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our September 2022 issue (#192) contains:Original fiction by Fiona Moore ("The Slow Deaths of Automobiles"), Octavia Cade ("Border Run"), Amal Singh ("Sub-son"), Sarah Pauling ("Shining Bursa and the Listening Post"), Lettie Prell ("Live Update"), Ken Liu ("Timekeepers'' Symphony"), and James Sallis ("Rivers Bend"...

"Embraces death as a concept with due complexity." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Starred Review"A very powerful collection that aims right for the heart, and is strongly recommended." — CEMETERY DANCE,Death — the one aspect of life we all have in common — is waiting for everyone, yet our practices, beliefs, myths, and stories about it are as diverse as we are. YOU DIED celebrates these vibrant cultural expressions of the g...

Hundreds of generations after the nuclear holocaust, earth and the humanrace were at a crossroads. The Intergalactic Supreme Council had reachedthe conclusion that the planet, YR-2910, was doomed and no longer worthsaving. Demolition was scheduled. But, what should be done with the humaninhabitants that still clung to life there? The ISC narrowly voted in favor ofextermination but Empress Cristina had overruled them. She was willing togive th...