Opportunity Space, by Nathan Hillstrom

[Asimov's]

★★★★★ Rich Setting, Cool Characters, Great Action!

(Space Opera) If Kova can convince the Washe to sign the agreement with the Fiscality, she’ll save their species from extinction and advance her career hugely, but they’re reluctant to sign, her ship is under attack, and there’s something really weird going on. (13,020 words; Time: 43m)

Like You, I Am A System, by Nathan Hillstrom

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(Emergent AI) A system unexpectedly becomes intelligent and studies the world, trying to decide what to do. (3,026 words; Time: 10m)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

White Dust, by Nathan Hillstrom

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(SF) The transmitter sends copies of people to remote locations, but the copies don't want to do their jobs, and Margery is in trouble if she can't figure out why. (5,697 words; Time: 18m)

Rating: ★★★★☆ Recommended

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