★★★☆☆ Honorable Mention
(Alternate Reality Fantasy) As their train comes under attack, the captain gives young Chester an important job to do in case no one else survives. (4,099 words; Time: 13m)
"New Horizons," by Alexander Stanmyer [bio] (edited by Scott H. Andrews), appeared in Beneath Ceaseless Skies issue 273, published on March 7, 2019.
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Review: 2019.182 (A Word for Authors)
Pro: This story’s strong point is the tension and excitement. Chester’s determination to do what the captain wanted plus his creativity make it a fun read.
Con: It feels like the introduction to a much longer story.
On a practical level, I don’t think a crew of traumatized 5-10 year old kids is going to work very well.
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Pro: This story’s strong point is the tension and excitement. Chester’s determination to do what the captain wanted plus his creativity make it a fun read.
Con: It feels like the introduction to a much longer story.
On a practical level, I don’t think a crew of traumatized 5-10 year old kids is going to work very well.
Other Reviews: Search Web
Alexander Stanmyer Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
Follow RSR on Twitter, Facebook, RSS, or E-mail.
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