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Issue 49 Volume 05 July 2001

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Editorial

Dan L. Hollifield

The Senior Editor's usual ravings about whatever…


Serialised stories and Long Fiction

Starshock Part 2 (of 3)
Roger Bennett
A century ago the T'zirian Empire first found the Human colony near its borders. At first there was an uneasy peace, then finally there was war between the two expanding empires. After that there was another uneasy peace between the humans and T'zirians. But as always, peace was a very fragile thing…

Evolution to Endeavor
Greg Guerin
When a team of galaxy wandering automated scientists arrive in Earth's solar system and bump into inhabitants that are attempting to revive the lost art scientific endeavour, revelations are exchanged about the nature of each party's existence.

The Dark Son
Lara C. Hudson
The hardened, orphaned son of galactic explorers survives alone by exploiting the violent underbelly of 22nd-century San Francisco. As he embarks on a perilous journey to be recognized by the powerful Atlas Academy and finally re-claim his birthright as an elite inter-stellar explorer, he discovers the true color of his dark heart.

Old Wounds
J. M. Allen
An ageless wizard joins forces with an Elven ranger and a diminutive thief to combat an ancient evil. The price of failure will be more than their lives; the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

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Short Stories

Aphelion's "Return of the King" Writing Contest!

The Winners

1st Place Winner!
Myth Is Dead
Nicholas J. Perry
It is 1916 and the British army is prepared to launch the most disastrous offensive of World War I.  Now is the time for the Return of the King.

2nd Place Winner!
Falcon's Lair
Iain Muir
I was bellied up to the bar in Merv's place, sipping what he claimed was genuine Scotch, when this old feller walked in...

3rd Place Winner!
Camelot Incorporated
Robert Moriyama
He's back and he is ready to save England. But how to do it?

The Runners Up

Best Served Cold
Jill A. Johns
At last the thirty year quest had ended.  The archaeologist had found the grave of the real King Arthur.

But I Am the King
Kate Thornton
Visit beautiful Glastonbury.  You may already be the king!

Moon Rise
Amanda Marlowe
Sandra had inherited a rosewood box. Inside was a Sapphire which glowed when she held it.  But it glowed only for her.

The First Knight
L. Hamons
King Arthur returns.  To the beach.

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Poetry and Filk Music

A Call To Arms
Iain Muir

Dane Mother
Teri Wachowiak

Lovecraft
Nick Pollotta

Priestess-Queen
Michael Fantina

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Articles and features

There were no new features in this issue

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