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Back to the Old Neighborhood    by Michael Jasper
Price: $0.99 USD. 7340 words. Language: English. Published on May 19, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » General.

Continuing the story started in "Explosions," Terri makes good on her promise to find out just what caused the fatal explosions at her former place of employment, the brewery. So she goes back home to her old neighborhood, determined to meet one of the alien Wannoshay, to get the whole story. She gets that, and more in this near-future SF story. Part of The Wannoshay Cycle (also an ebook).
Confessions of an AARP Vampire    by Randy Tatano
Price: $1.99 USD. 5500 words. Language: English. Published by Accio Books  on May 17, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » General.

Zelda Burke has recently been turned into a vampire. Problem is, she was bitten at the age of 85, and flying with bursitis in your wings and keeping your fangs in a glass isn't exactly the bright light she was hoping for. All she wants now is a good stake.
The Complete Sam Boone    by Bud Sparhawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 86740 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

Sam Boone is an interstellar problem solver who manages to dance on the edge of disaster as he deals with some nearly incomprehensible alien races. The story covers the period from his first meeting with aliens to the last story to appear (The Late Sam Boone) This is the complete collection of humorous Sam Boone stories from Analog magazine (1993-2009).
The Suicidal Time Traveler    by James Remley
Price: $0.99 USD. 7610 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

If you could meet yourself fifteen years in the past what would you say? Stephen Jenkins knows the answer. He has just met an older version of himself - the world’s first time traveler. The consequences of this ten minute meeting will ripple through his life until Stephen is finally able to confront Dr. Tim Lee the machines inventor.
Welcome the Night    by Shaun Allan
Price: Free! 1930 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

He was different. His one, lidless eye could see in, through, past. It drove him insane. But then, he couldn't see anything... And that was so much worse.
The Bones of the Sea    by Pippa Jay
Price: Free! 3390 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

1 star(4.88 from 8 reviews)
The Bones of the Sea - a scifi short story. Myasi has been contracted to destroy an obstruction in the shallow seas of Ulto Marinos. But her attempt to do so reveals something more beneath the surface ...
Interzone 230    by TTA Press
Price: Free! 53220 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

This Interzone back issue is intended to check formatting and appearance before we try other issues on Smashwords. If you look at it on your e reader, or any other mobile device providing a similar function, please let us know what you think. If you see any formatting or layout errors please tell us about them. Post comments on the TTA website forum, TTA's or Roy Gray's Facebook page.
Seline Saves the World    by Eric McFarlane
Price: Free! 1830 words. Language: English. Published on May 16, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

Evil aliens have invaded earth but don't worry Mr Obama, sleep easy, Seline is here.
Countdown    by Russ Crossley
Price: $2.99 USD. 9320 words. Language: English. Published by 53rd Street Publishing  on May 15, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

It's the end of the world, at least for now. When a planet killer asteroid strikes the Earth a small group of humans and animals will survive on space habitats, but who? Some will be saved, who would you save?
Drawing Down the Stars    by Amanda McCarter
Price: $2.99 USD. 8000 words. Language: English. Published on May 15, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » General.

On a dark, frozen world, light years away from Earth, the last remnants of humanity struggle to survive. With no light to heat their world, mankind must rely on Starfire dancers to draw the light from a distant star to warm their cities. Aewit is just such a dancer. She's loyal to her group, but when division among her people threatens to destroy everything she knows, which side will she choose?