Story with Two Names, by Ian McHugh

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★★★☆☆ Mixed

(Colony SF) There aren’t supposed to be any intelligent natives on this planet, but Mils is sure the humanoids called “koi” must be sapient, even if they don’t seem to have language. (13,754 words; Time: 45m)

Triceratops, by Ian McHugh

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(Near-Future SF) The narrator visits a reserve in Northern Canada where they’re experimenting with resurrected mammoths. (4,120 words; Time: 13m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

The Baby Eaters, by Ian McHugh

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(SF) The narrator visits an alien world to negotiate a trade deal with a race of alien predators who have a bad reputation. (4,247 words; Time: 14m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

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