Author

Aaron Matthew Walter Knuckey

Aaron Knuckey lives and writes in Springfield, IL, storied home of Vachel Lindsay, Abraham Lincoln, and an increasing rogues gallery of former governors. His work has previously appeared in Every Day Fiction.

Qibla

Arif stood beside Lisa in the middle of the huge, holographic Milky Way that dominated the flight deck, his prayer mat tucked under his right shoulder. "I appreciate your help, as always, Lieutenant Newsom," he said. Her smile was warm despite the icy blue light illuminating it.…