The Cabinet, by William Preston

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(Historical Fantasy) A fair comes to a small German town around the start of the 20th Century. The “elongated man” exhibit features a giant who supposedly has slept through the ages and can tell the future. (8,362 words; Time: 27m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

Asimov’s lists this as a short story, but it's a bit longer than that.

Good Show, by William Preston

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(SF Horror) Even in retirement, Pete can’t stop being a film critic, albeit just on his web site. He’s intrigued when some strangers want to pay him to critique their work in progress. (7,348 words; Time: 24m)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended