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Convergence

Convergence

by | Feb 27, 2026 | J, Jenean McBrearty, Short Story

There was something odd about the Toranian sitting at the end of the bar. No, it wasn’t the eye tattooed on his forehead. That only signified he was authorized to stop and frisk any Toranian he suspected of smuggling Sortium-3 to Earth. No matter how weird it seemed...
Syd and John Play Checkers

Syd and John Play Checkers

by | Dec 31, 2020 | J, Jenean McBrearty, Short Story

“Sure, I know games. Football. Poker. Insurance. It’s all about risk and reward, and reading people, anticipating their next move. Chess? Yeah. It’s like polo. A game for the rich. They play by different rules. They can afford to lose. But the prize for everybody in...