Fighting Over Laundry

BEAR CREEK by Abe Evergreen is a short story which takes place during the Gold Rush years. Jake witnesses an extremely violent fight break out between two groups in his camp, and the event changes how he perceives other people. As a result, he is also changed.

More of a personal drama than anything else.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Postcard From the Future

LARRY'S LAST COMPANION by Abe Evergreen is not a story as much as a glimpse into a future with flying cars and androids mistaken for humans. Larry reminisces about his late wife as he revisits the Grand Canyon with his companion. Ironically, the old man uses ground-breaking technology to hold onto memories of more simple times in his past.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Remote Road Rage

BELTWAY BASHER by Abe Evergreen is a flash fiction piece which takes road rage to a new level. I don't want to sound sympathetic with Ben, but I would have liked to see him take on a lane merge with drivers who don't know how to zipper.

For a few pages, there are a lot of sociological and psychological aspects in this story to discuss. Very interesting, especially with the driverless vehicles becoming more common.

As always,
AstraDaemon

When The Palace Is A Dungeon

MARY MAGIC by Abe Evergreen is a short story set in a dystopian future with a Presidential Palace and women in charge of everything. Men make up the working class, following orders as if their lives depended on it.

Mary is the President's daughter and, as such, she is essentially kept in a gilded cage. The eleven year old girl longs to climb a real tree and feel the grass under her feet, so she stages a well-planned out escape.

While the characters are a little flat, Evergreen obviously put a lot of thought into this future society. The little details are so fascinating, I would love to see the author turn this story into a mini-series like Dark City.

As always,
AstraDaemon