Parasite Art, by David Tallerman

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★★★☆☆

(SF Drama) The narrator merged with an alien symbiont to create amazing art, and it’s been great, but lately he/she is feeling dissatisfied. But is there any way to remove the alien? (4,873 words; Time: 16m)

Patchwerk, by David Tallerman

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(SF/Fantasy) Florrian plans to change the world with his "Palimpsest" invention--provided no one steals it first. And it's the kind of thing that's dangerous to steal. (23,500 words; Time: 1h:18m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

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