The Star Creature    by Kevin A. Lyons
Price: Free! 1010 words. Language: English. Published on June 12, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.
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Today this would be called Flash Fiction. In 1979 it was a "short-short" story. It was first published in the Winter, 1979, issue of Unearth Magazine (Volume 2, Number 4). This is a story of the first encounter between two intelligent species. I've tried to present an unusual viewpoint and challenge some preconceptions. Mostly, I hope you enjoy it.

Memories of Hel    by Jason Dodge
Price: $0.99 USD. 5610 words. Language: English. Published by The Writing Network  on September 8, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.
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After a merciless enemy boards her cargo hauler, Captain Kasha Eaves is forced to make one of the most difficult decisions of her life - she withdraws her distress call. “DCCS Memories of Hel to any vessel within range – this ship is to be considered hostile. Repeat – the Memories of Hel is hostile. Destroy on sight.” However, her crew's fight for survival and freedom has barely begun.

The Parable of Two Queens    by Mary E. Lowd
Price: $1.29 USD. 3500 words. Language: English. Published on August 23, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » General.
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Can Commander Dyall and his team of translators -- a pair of gengineered parrots -- fathom the minds of myrmecoid warriors from another galaxy well enough to broker peace?

The Ambi-Cognitive Man    by Mary E. Lowd
Price: $1.99 USD. 8830 words. Language: English. Published on October 10, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » General.
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Two brothers travel to a tiny colony in the far reaches of space where everyone is conjoined twins. They expect to find a place where they belong; instead, they're forced to question the very meaning of individuality.

Where the Purple Grass Grows    by J.A. Marlow
Price: $2.99 USD. 17560 words. Language: English. Published by Star Catcher Publishing  on April 2, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.
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The last thing reporter Steve Gortney expects is pirates raiding the strange space-elevator on the backworld of Vorstogen. While he's thrilled for the exclusive on a pirate raid-in-progress, he soon finds his own life in danger from a secret the pirates are willing to kill to keep hidden. Meanwhile, the space-elevator has a few secrets of its own... A science fiction novelette by J.A. Marlow.

Pretty Pink Planet    by Joy Smith
Price: Free! 3270 words. Language: English. Published on October 3, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
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Lori, an agent of SOESFOL (Search Out and Establish Sentient Forms of Life) visits Prism, a popular tourist destination, to track down planet pirates and rescue aliens, if she can find and talk to them.

The Rebelliousness of Trassi Udang    by Patty Jansen
Price: Free! 5100 words. Language: English. Published on December 21, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
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Short story set in the ISF-Allion universe. Published in the Belong anthology (Ticonderoga publications). Fifteen-year old Ari has plenty of run-ins with enforcers when he smuggles prohibited ingredients for his uncle and other clandestine restaurants in the B-sector of New Jakarta Station. But he stumbles on a rebellion that reaches far outside his insular little work, and is far more dangerous.

Daisy Chaining    by Mary E. Lowd
Price: Free! 1520 words. Language: English. Published on December 29, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.
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A boastful spaceman traps himself into racing a frezzipod through an asteroid field. (Original venue: Untied Shoelaces of the Mind, Issue #5)

Star Sails: Dark Matter    by Sylynt Storme
Price: Free! 6650 words. Language: English. Published on July 26, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
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Dark Matter is #1 in the Star Sails' series: Earth's first space ship, the good ship Pax has been sent to the Virgo Cluster to make first contact. Full of humanity's best and brightest engineers, scientist and leaders it is a peaceful mission of exploration. But something has gone terribly wrong.

Jak Phoenix: Paid in Full (A Short Story)    by Matt D. Williams
Price: Free! 6800 words. Language: English. Published on January 30, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.
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An all new Jak Phoenix space adventure, set before the events of the first novel! Jak and Baxter are asked to pull off a seemingly simple grab – for a big payout. Unfortunately, shady dealings frequently end in space shenanigans.