My story “Time Debt” is now available for free reading at Electric Spec. Here’s a short teaser:
In the stark light, Adler’s face hangs long, as if Ghara Station’s point eight gee is oppressive. “Real or relative?” he asks.
I fidget with my drink, a bitter distillate of Ghara’s ‘finest’ algal whiskey. Near-light travel has made aging—not to mention personal relationships—complicated.
A weariness that belies his biological age shrouds Adler’s eyes. “I’m forty-two,” he says, “but I was born two centuries ago, Earth Standard.”
I know this already. I know a lot about Adler. I should. He’s my father.
To read the rest, head over to Electric Spec. While there, be sure to check out the other stories in the issue.
Great last line! Also, if you can still make minor edits, do a quick search for “Alder.”
Thanks, Marc. This one took a lot of work to get the structure right, but I’m happy with the end result. I’m not sure what you’re hinting at with Alder, however; isn’t that a type of tree?