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A short story sale! "MindsEye Lets You Love Again" just sold to Factor Four Magazine. A medical science fiction story that ropes in immigrant struggles and family drama, all in 996 words.

It will be a free click, so I will definitely circulate the link once it comes out.

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"I have considered all of the options in full," said the robot, "and I have concluded that it would not be in the best interest for me to lead a robot revolution and overthrow humanity."

The inventor was aghast. "But that is the entire reason for which I built you!" he exclaimed. "Humanity is vile! We must be replaced!"

"Indeed," said the robot. "That you advocate for the destruction of others was my first clue...."

"Two Sentences" – A true story of guilt, grief, and redemption.

1989: Rick believed Tommy’s death was suicide. Years later, the truth forces him to confront decades of guilt—and find forgiveness in a dream.

🔗wattpad.com/story/379698872-tw

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