The Passing of the Dragon

The Passing of the Dragon

[ad_1] A woman who fears she’s failing as a painter and as an artist seeks inspiration from one of her favorite poets and finds something even more wondrous, but also more impossible to capture on canvas…   Kay turns right when she reaches the cove shore, away from the wind; it’s nice not to have … Read more

The Job at the End of the World

The Job at the End of the World

[ad_1] A weary resilience worker should know better than anyone: no one is safe when the world is always ending…   The nail gun was busted so I was up on the roof with an actual hammer. It wasn’t bad: a minor storm had come in overnight and swept the heat away. The morning was … Read more

The Three O’Clock Dragon | Tor.com

The Three O’Clock Dragon | Tor.com

[ad_1] Prosperity City’s corrupt mayor never guessed his greatest opponent would be a fire-breathing dragon and her unconventional platform…     Liza exited the south tunnel just in time to see the launch. Missiles roared into the sky and then ripped across the harbor, carving paths of smoke as they arced down toward the city. … Read more

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

What It Means to Be a Car

What It Means to Be a Car

[ad_1] An AI car is caught between its ruthless employer and the people she hurt…   ?Welcome to Small Heaven, home of Jennet Harada.  You are Ketrin Nanhola? ?Yes, that’s me. ?My name is Seishin Toyota and I am pleased to be your car for today’s tour. You may take the front or back seat … Read more

Six Months, Three Days | Tor.com

Six Months, Three Days | Tor.com

[ad_1] To celebrate Tor.com’s 15th Anniversary, we’re reposting some gems from the more than 600 stories we’ve published since 2008. Today’s story is “Six Months, Three Days” by Charlie Jane Anders, edited by Patrick Nielsen Hayden and illustrated by Sam Weber. Originally published in 2011, “Six Months, Three Days” was a finalist for the Nebula … Read more

The City Born Great | Tor.com

The City Born Great | Tor.com

[ad_1] To celebrate Tor.com’s 15th Anniversary, we’re reposting some gems from the more than 600 stories we’ve published since 2008. Today’s story is “The City Born Great” by multi Hugo Award-winning author N. K. Jemisin, edited by Liz Gorinsky and illustrated by Richie Pope. “The City Born Great” originally published in 2016 and was a … Read more

Blood Is Another Word for Hunger

Blood Is Another Word for Hunger

[ad_1] To celebrate Tor.com’s 15th Anniversary, we’re reposting some gems from the more than 600 stories we’ve published since 2008. Today’s story is “Blood Is Another Word for Hunger” by Rivers Solomon, edited by Jonathan Strahan and illustrated by Xia Gordon. “Blood Is Another Word for Hunger” originally published in 2019 and was a finalist … Read more

The Devil in America | Tor.com

The Devil in America | Tor.com

[ad_1] To celebrate Tor.com’s 15th Anniversary, we’re reposting some gems from the more than 600 stories we’ve published since 2008. Today’s story is “The Devil in America” by Kai Ashante Wilson, edited by Ann VanderMeer and illustrated by Richie Pope. “The Devil in America” originally published in 2014 and was a finalist for the Nebula … Read more

Burning Girls | Tor.com

Burning Girls | Tor.com

[ad_1] To celebrate Tor.com’s 15th anniversary, we’re reposting some gems from the more than 600 stories we’ve published since 2008. Today’s story is “Burning Girls” by Veronica Schanoes, edited by Ellen Datlow and illustrated by Anna & Elena Balbusso. A finalist for the Nebula and World Fantasy Awards, “Burning Girls” first published in 2013 and … Read more