& a boy is on a rooftop, dropping a flower for his friend who jumped off a building. some say he descended, like rain. some say he plummeted like an arrow shot from heaven. all in all, no one ever thought: what if he flew downwards expecting to be caught? or for a brief moment, […] The post moth boy appeared first on Uncanny Magazine.…

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Breaker of Mountains and Rivers" by Aliette de Bodard, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: “moth boy” by Praise Osawaru, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Michael Damian Thomas interviews Aliette de Bodard Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy s…

Welcome to Episode 6B of the award-winning Uncanny Magazine Podcast! In Episode 64B you will hear: Introduction: Michael Damian Thomas Story: “The Breaker of Mountains and Rivers” by Aliette de Bodard, as read by Matt Peters Poem: “moth boy” by Praise Osawaru, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Michael Damian Thomas interviews Aliette de Bodard This…

Content note: torture Imawane has lost track of time, hanging in the chains—everything contracting to the pain in her legs, the pull of the chains on her wrists, the broken ribs, the breath that rattles in her chest, the encroaching darkness that hovers at the edge of her field of vision but refuses to […] The post The Breaker of Mountains and Rive…

Kestrel House There have been portals to the Fae realm for at least as long as humans have had fairy tales, but the first one deliberately engineered by humans was opened in an abandoned amusement park thirty-five miles northeast of Antiphony. The historic event was observed from a safe distance by a team of army […] The post Unfinished Architectur…

Welcome to Episode 64A of the award-winning Uncanny Magazine Podcast! In Episode 64A you will hear: Introduction: Michael Damian Thomas Story: “Unfinished Architectures of the Human-Fae War” by Caroline M. Yoachim, as read by Erika Ensign Poem: “A Full Belly” by Elizabeth Hart Bergstrom, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Michael Damian Thomas inte…

Last night it rained peas. From the pockets of the princess’s gown they scattered across the city streets, leaving a trail like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs. Now hungry children gather up the dried green peas and dream of a real dinner. They tell the story of a girl who won a royal wedding by sleeping […] The post A Full Belly appeared first on …

Editor's Intro: Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Unfinished Architectures of the Human-Fae War” by Caroline M. Yoachim, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “A Full Belly” by Elizabeth Hart Bergstrom, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Michael Damian Thomas interviews Caroline M. Yoachim Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new…

At an open bar in Sarkin Pawa the night was flourishing to Burna Boy’s las las. Our bodies were getting drowned in our beers; the bandits have invaded and conquered Sharp-Kona. Some voice drunken in the music tells us to run. something hit a man dancing to the music; […] The post Time loop for the day I die. appeared first on Uncanny Magazine.…

It’s a game, Sage tells Brianna, the island with the animals. She is the third of Brianna’s clients to mention it, but the first to explain. You played as this cosmetic vivisectionist at an island resort. You assisted the resident plastic surgeon. “You get him whatever he needs, dyes and patterns and skin and stuff,” […] The post The Island with th…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Island with the Animals” by Stephanie Malia Morris, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: “Time loop for the day I die.” by Abdulrazaq Salihu, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Stephanie Malia Morris Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “10 Visions of the Future; or, Self-Care for the End of Days” by Samantha Mills, as read by Erika Ensign Short Fiction: “Butterfly Pavilion” by G. Willow Wilson, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “The Birds” by Rafiat Lamidi, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Int…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Flaming Embusen” by Tade Thompson, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Love Letter in Cobra Pose” by Shankar Narayan, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Tade Thompson Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and …

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Six People to Revise You” by J.R. Dawson, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Care for Lightning" by Mari Ness, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews J.R. Dawson Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy sto…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Geckomancer’s Lament" by Lauren Beukes, as read by Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, with sound designer Em Edwards Poetry: "We Tried Beating Time to Death" by Abu Bakr Sadiq, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Lauren Beukes Want to join the Space Unico…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Woodmask" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Anansi Braids Your Stepson’s Hair" by Brandon O'Brien, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Adrian Tchaikovsky Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science ficti…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "A Stranger Knocks" by Tananarive Due, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "The Witch Recalls Her Craft" by Angel Leal, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Tananarive Due Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fan…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Cursed Moon Queers" by Natalia Theodoridou, as read by Erika Ensign Short Fiction: "The 6% Squeeze" by Eddie Robson, as read by Matt Peters Short Fiction: "The Wrong Time Travel Story" by Marissa Lingen, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Dreams On A Tamarind Road" by Prosper C…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Wonderland Is a Parking Lot in Revere" by John Chu, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "syzygy" by Roshani Chokshi, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews John Chu Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy sto…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Signs of Life" by Sarah Pinsker, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "In Dreams, I Cannot Read or Hope" by Terese Mason Pierre, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Sarah Pinsker Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Loneliness Universe" by Eugenia Triantafyllou, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Moon Sun Shadow Crow" by Fran Wilde, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviewing Eugenia Triantafyllou Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fict…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Happily Ever After Comes Round” by Sarah Rees Brennan, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “there are no taxis for the dead” by Angela Liu, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviewing Sarah Rees Brennan Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find …

Editors’ Intro: Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Short Fiction: "Unconventional Adaptation, or The Best-Ever Cosplay of Whistle and Midnight" by Annalee Newitz, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "The Sea-Witches at Nightfall" by Tiffany Morris, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Annalee Newitz Want to join the Space Unicor…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Robot" by Lavie Tidhar, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "pockets full of stones" by Jennifer Mace, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Lavie Tidhar Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, …

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "La mandíbula del río" by Ana Hurtado, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "fowlskin" by C. S. E. Cooney, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews Ana Hurtado Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poe…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Marginalia” by Mary Robinette Kowal, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “We Drink Lava” by Ai Jiang, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews Mary Robinette Kowal Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy storie…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "We’re Looking for the Best" by Cecil Castellucci, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Ferry To The Island Of Ghosts" by Angela Liu, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews Cecil Castellucci Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new scienc…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Year Without Sunshine" by Naomi Kritzer, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "yes, your reflection is screaming" by Carlie St. George, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews Naomi Kritzer Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new scie…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Coffin Maker" by AnaMaria Curtis, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "A Siren’s Call, A Banshee’s Wail, A Grandmother’s Dream" by Ai Jiang, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviews AnaMaria Curtis Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find …

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Can You Hear Me Now?” by Catherynne M. Valente, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “Knight of Wands, Six of Swords” by Ali Trotta, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas interviewing Catherynne M. Valente Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new s…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Love at the Event Horizon" by Natalia Theodoridou, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Eroticide" by Valerie Valdes, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Natalia Theodoridou Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: SuperMAX” by Daniel H. Wilson, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: “As Does the Crow” by Beth Cato, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Daniel H. Wilson Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poet…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "The Rain Remembers What the Sky Forgets" by Fran Wilde, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Stone Kingdom" by Angela Liu, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Fran Wilde Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fan…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “The Mausoleum’s Children” by Aliette de Bodard, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “In the Wild” by Nnadi Samuel, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Aliette de Bodard Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fant…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "In Time, a Weed May Break Stone" by Valerie Valdes, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "What They Love Now" by Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Valerie Valdes Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find ne…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “A Soul in the World” by Charlie Jane Anders, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “Dawning” by Tiffany Morris, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Charlie Jane Anders Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Bad Doors" by John Wiswell, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Driving Downtown" by Abu Bakr Sadiq, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews John Wiswell Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stories, poetr…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "One Man’s Treasure" by Sarah Pinsker, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "The Witch Makes Her To-Do List" by Theodora Goss, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Sarah Pinsker Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction an…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "How to Raise a Kraken in Your Bathtub" by P. Djeli Clark, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: "Kannazuki, or the Godless Month" by Betsy Aoki, as read by Erika Ensign Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews P. Djeli Clark Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Cold Relations" by Mary Robinette Kowal, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "Love Poem: Phoenix" by Terese Mason Pierre, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Mary Robinette Kowal Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fictio…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Travelers’ Unrest” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman, as read by Matt Peters Poetry: A Testament of Bloom” by Taiwo Hassan, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and…

Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: “Rabbit Test” by Samantha Mills, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: “Crossing” by Ewen Ma, as read by Erika Ensign and Sandra Wong Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Samantha Mills. Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction and fantasy stori…