Author
Beth Powers
Beth Powers writes science fiction and fantasy stories, studies nineteenth-century pirate tales, and lives in Ohio with her cats. Her work has appeared in Plasma Frequency, Outposts of Beyond, and other magazines. She has a forthcoming story in Stupefying Stories. Visit her on the web at bethpowers.com.
The Day the Future Invaded
The future invaded on a Friday afternoon in the middle of winter. Without warning, buildings arose amid intersections and metallic pathways gleamed into existence above forests. Toys that had not yet been dreamed arrived in children's rooms while their parents frowned at…
Dear Superhero
Dear Superhero, I'm not sure you know who I am anymore, or else you probably wouldn't have asked me for help. You told me you loved me once, but I doubt you remember the day you broke my heart as vividly as I do. Let me refresh your memory. After all, that moment is seared in my…