A Song of Home, the Organ Grinds, by James Beamon

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★★★★★ Colorful setting, packed with action

(Military Steampunk) An orphan recruit on a Turkish airship tends the brainwashed monkeys that constitute one of their principle weapons. He fears them deeply, but the ones with mechanical parts he fears the worst. (5,990 words; Time: 19m)

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Three Meetings of the Pregnant Man Support Group, by James Beamon

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★★★☆☆ Honorable Mention

(SF Horror) As part of a trade deal, aliens implant their young in human volunteers, but being a pregnant man comes with a lot of stigma, so naturally there’s a support group. (5,300 words; Time: 17m)

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Soliloquy in a Cheap Dinner Off Route 66, by James Beamon

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(Time Manipulation) Lolonyo keeps rewinding his initial meeting with Aliza, sure he can eventually make it perfect. (3,800 words; Time: 12m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

The Rhythm Man, by James Beamon

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(Historical Fantasy) Horace was a celebrated blues player, but he failed to make the move to jazz. Now he's washed up, and desperate enough to sell his soul, if need be. (4,394 words; Time: 14m)

Rating: ★★★★☆ Recommended