Author
Kate O'Connor
Kate O'Connor is a sometime pilot, archaeology field technician on off days, and occasional dog groomer. Her work has appeared in several publications including Penumbra eMag and Pressure Suite: Digital Science Fiction Anthology 3. Her website can be found at kateoconnor3/wordpress.com. This is her second story for Daily Science Fiction.
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Heart of Joy
"How's your ankle, Luci?" Feon Sen, High Chancellor of Carinae, leaned against the wall, watching intently as she braided her dark hair. Luscinia considered the question carefully, studying his reflection in the mirror. He was a man of many words, but his meaning was clearest in…
A Concert of Flowers
The packed concert hall was far from silent. People whispered to their neighbors, fancy clothing rustled, jewelry chimed. In the wings, William Reis waited, the sound of his rapidly thumping heart filling his ears. A sharp tug on his collar dragged his eyes down. Emily's pale…