Flash Point Science Fiction

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Flash Fiction

Giving Up the Ghost

  • by Aeryn Rudel
  • in Flash Point Science Fiction, 26 June 2021 [webzine]
An assassin jumps back into her 17-year-old body where she takes care of her mission and has a little time left over. —Michael Main
My target is a few blocks from here, which is why the Department of Temporal Enforcement chose me for the assignment. Proximity is important. The less you move around, the less likely the time stream gets fucked up.
Yellow steam rises from two coffee cups into an abstract outer space design and brown background.
  • Science Fiction
  • Definite Time Travel
Flash Fiction

Right Person, Wrong Time

In a world where text messages, phone calls, and other digital tech goes back and forth through time, Phoebe has a rebound relationship with Leif, who is five years in her future. —Michael Main
There were a few drawbacks to such an untraditional relationship, though. For instance, she was always explaining to her friends that they couldn’t meet her partner in person because he was five years in the future.
A romantic couple embraces on a pink phone screen with the words "Tired of the Right Person at the Wrong Time?"
  • Science Fiction
  • Definite Time Travel