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13 Short Stories of Science FictionChapter 1: BodySitters.comBedridden and blind, Yvonne’s only interface to the world is through Hovel, her robotic caregiver. Yvonne might be physically challenged, but she’s also an engineering genius. Unknown to Hovel, she modifies his AI programming such that he can provide her the one thing she’s never had: a fully functional body.Chapter 2: Becoming EliMarooned on Earth for 10,000 years, Helius has become a god to his little tribe of prehistoric man. But even the most technically advanced robot in the galaxy is no match for the speed and treachery of the human mind.Chapter 3: A Melding of Mind and MachineTo repair his wife’s broken body, a world-renowned surgeon resorts to untried, advanced technology. While the odds of success are good, getting her permission to proceed is another matter . . . so he doesn’t ask for it.Chapter 4: A Starship to AnywhereBefore you steal someone’s identity . . . and move into their body . . . it’s wise to learn who they are and what they’ve done . . . and to whom.Chapter 5: Domain of the DragonHarvesting comets can be tricky. Does it have a hard candy center, or is it soft and chewy . . . like humans?Chapter 6: Guardians of EarthPlaced in stationary orbits, three AI guardians are programmed to protect Earth from all threats, internal as well as external. After two hundred years of studying potential issues, the primary threat becomes obvious and the solution . . . highly unpopular.Chapter 7: A Kiss to Die ForIn the distant future, man no longer has natural immunities and must live inside sealed machines, avatars. But, life is good . . . or is it?Chapter 8: Dead ReckoningBehind schedule and out of money, Captain Amadon decides to “roll the dice” and jump blindly, halfway across the galaxy . . . at well beyond the speed of light. What could possibly go wrong?Chapter 9: Sole Warning “Go camping, they said. Have a few beers. It’ll be fun. But nooo . . . it’s apparently my night to save the Earth.”Chapter 10: Recipient“Donald, the good news is, we have a new body to replace your dying one. The bad news is, the lady we executed for murder might still be in it.” And she intends to prove her innocence.Chapter 11: AfterLife AdventuresIf you’re rich enough, even being dead can be fun. “Our chips come with a lifetime guarantee. If it fails to work as advertised, just bring it back, and we’ll replace it for free.”Chapter 12: The EmporiumKidnapped and transported two light-years from home to an airless and sunless planet, young Styx discovers his roots and finds a home among the mysterious robots inhabiting The Emporium.Chapter 13: Girl Meets RobotAmber, at twelve, can work wonders with her mechatronic right arm, when she remembers to charge it. After rescuing Gofer, a robotic dog, they join forces to find her father, who (she believes) has joined the crew of a space-pirate ship. Read more
