What’s in Issue 182
| Contest | |
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| Novel | Skoshi comes into her own in a big way by rescuing a spaceship in distress, but the authorities back on Hon’ya vow to avenge what they consider a dishonor: Katherine Allen, Skoshi, part 10; part 11; conclusion. |
| Serial | Many are born too soon for the medical treatment they need, and 12-year old Bobby Schultz is no exception. But he gets very knowledgeable care: Donald Schneider, Pride’s Prison, part 3; conclusion. |
| Short Stories |
The Roman poet Horace wrote: Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori. Kevin Ahearn brings back the ancient words again and again in The Lost Lives of Nathan Hale. New contributor P. S. Gifford has a reporter of a small-town newspaper respond to a mysterious midnight call from a young lady: Consider This.... New contributor Sam Kean portrays a young literature instructor whose final exam question is incisively answered by a truly Bewildering story: The Über-Unicorn, part 1; part 2; conclusion. Willie Smith responds to the poet Horace: ‘What is your country?’ Unsung Hero, part 1; conclusion. If you can understand gibberish, you’re in big trouble: Delo White, With Necktal Artery Throbbing. |
| Flash Fiction |
Just read and follow the manual; everything will work smoothly. Yeah, right: Darby Mitchell, God Nudged Him. |
| Poetry |
Slawomir Rapala, O Vampire, My Love Carmen Ruggero, Nickel Ante |
| Essay | Writing science texts may lead to unexpected educations, but will it ever explain the strange space-time properties of cats? Steven Utley, Science Marches On. |
| Discussion | Kevin Ahearn writes about Travesties of Science Fiction. |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories welcomes P.S. Gifford and Sam Kean. |
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| Challenge |
Readers respond to Challenge 181. Challenge 182 A asks What is the Über-Answer? Challenge 182 B measures the distance between Poets Apart. |
| Letters | Jean Goldstrom writes about Discovering Bewildering Stories. |
| The Art Gallery |
A randomly rotating selection of Bewildering Stories’ art |
| The Reading Room |
Danielle L. Parker reviews Charles Stross, The Hidden Family. Jerry Wright reviews Steven Pinker, The Blank Slate. |
| Editorial | Jerry Wright, xxx. |
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