Portle, by Robert Scherrer

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(Multiverse) The teleporters make travel a breeze, but Amy won’t use them, claiming she always ends up with a different mom and dad each time she goes through it. (7,287 words; Time: 24m)

Fermi Meets Sagan, by Robert Scherrer

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(SF) The Xarl, dedicated to exterminating other intelligent races, find a space probe with directions to Earth. (985 words; Time: 03m)

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