Aphelion Issue 294, Volume 28
May 2024
 
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Short Stories

Vacation 2156
By Renee Harden
Moriah's parents wouldn't tell her what was going on, but she couldn't play outside at all.

Interrupted
By Jon Michael Galindo
In a super-connected world, a little break has strange consequences.

The Oakton
By Couri Johnson
It was a boring, old movie theater, but those patrons looked just dead.

Pardon Me
By McCamy Taylor
A new take on the 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner.'

Beware of Hitchhikers
By Jeremy Simons
Tommy seemed like a nice, regular guy, so David gave him a ride.

Being a Vampire Sucks
By Ray Prew
After 400 years of preying on humanity, the nights just weren't that great anymore.

The Goblin's Scavenger Hunt
By Bob Griffin
Sanibel's curse put everyone in danger, but a unique idea might save the day.

Tor's Trial
By Alfred Muller
Tor had 3 days to reach his village or be cast out, but it seemed like everything in the woods was trying to stop him.