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A Cup of Tea
By: Ellen Townsend. It should have been straightforward for Tim to train the Kitchen Bot to make him a cup of tea—his favorite drink since visiting Scotland—but it…
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Building a Case for “No Mow May”
By: Lora Gray. There isn’t much left when you discover the carnage in the grass clippings. Half a wing, iridescent and featherless. A leg the size of your…
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A Fresh Start for Stale Lives
By: Matt Handle. Dear John, That’s your name now, but this isn’t a traditional goodbye letter. One cannot truly leave oneself. However, I’ve chosen the next best thing.…
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On Compatibility
By: Emilie R. Karr. Don’t fall in love with a Gossaman, the other star cadets warn. But he’s the one who taught you what real love is, every…
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Cruising Altitude
By: Michelle Balogh. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We’ve reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 feet and expect clear skies and a smooth flight. Sit…
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Nanny
By: Zofia Skoczek. “Please remember that we are paying extra for the discretion,” said Ms. Hayes. I nod, stiffly, because I am a good actress. Everyone in this…
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