Emergency Skin, by N.K. Jemisin

[Single]

★★☆☆☆

(Utopia) A colonist returning to Earth finds his mission compromised when he discovers the planet isn’t dead after all. (8,533 words; Time: 28m)

The Evaluators, by N.K. Jemisin

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(SF Horror) A crew on planet Manka has disappeared, possibly eaten by the natives. We read the transcripts to try to decide what happened. (3,132 words; Time: 10m)

Rating: ★★★★☆ It Gets You Gradually

Henosis, by N.K. Jemisin

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(Horror) A famous author gets kidnapped on the eve of a major awards ceremony. (2,013 words; Time: 06m)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

Red Dirt Witch, by N.K. Jemisin

[Fantasy]

★★★★☆ Moving Story with Rich, Authentic Characters

(Black Historical Fantasy) In the closing years of segregation, Emmaline uses her magic to help neighbors and protect her children, for trouble is coming. (7,448 words; Time: 24m)

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The City Born Great, by N.K. Jemisin

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(Modern Fantasy) A young hustler discovers that he's supposed to play a big role in transforming New York from a city to a City. If he can survive it. (6,286 words; Time: 20m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average