Headhunting | Tor.com

Headhunting | Tor.com

[ad_1] A private eye plagued by hallucinations is hired to retrieve a mummified monk’s head stolen from a cathedral–but why would someone want it?   Amir wakes up from a dream about a flesh-and-bone piano, and when he gropes his phone out from under his pillow he sees three missed calls. Bravetti never puts anything … Read more

Even If Such Ways Are Bad

Even If Such Ways Are Bad

[ad_1] A two-person crew embark on a mind-bending deep space mission inside a living wormship capable of burrowing through space. What lies on the other end is unknown—as is what they will do once they get there.     The job comes with an implant, punched into the fleshiest part of Chimezie’s thigh. It’s still … Read more

How Quini the Squid Misplaced His Klobučar

How Quini the Squid Misplaced His Klobučar

[ad_1] A dark, fast-moving novelette about a high-tech heist in future Spain, planned by a professional thief interested in revenge more than money. The object in question is in the hands of a dangerous crime lord.   I want you to help me rip off Quini the Squid, I say, or at least that’s what … Read more

Painless | Tor.com

Painless | Tor.com

[ad_1] A man who can’t feel pain has been bioengineered to be a killing machine, but he refuses to give in to his fate.     Mars stands in the middle of the highway, knees locked, head tipped back. The sky overhead is choked with harmattan dust. There is so much dust he can stare … Read more