“Turjan of Miir” is a 1950 science fantasy short story by Jack Vance. It is about a far future wizard who travels to another world to learn about his craft from a true master.

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Do you enjoy surprises? I do – for the most part. But I’m not sure the people in these 2 stories are very happy by their unexpected beginnings!

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“Venice Drowned” is a 1981 science fiction novelette by Kim Stanley Robinson. It is about a tourist guide in a future, underwater Venice.

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“Harnessing the brane-deer” is a 2008 science fiction short story by Robert Billing. It is about a physics teacher who discovers Santa’s little secret.

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“The Death of Doctor Island” is a 1973 science fiction novella by Gene Wolfe. It is about a mentally disturbed teenage boy who is sent to a very high tech rehabilitation center.

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Today a couple more stories from 365 Tomorrows – both about couples trying to start new relationships in some really strange situations!

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“The Forest” is a 2007 speculative fiction novelette by Laird Barron. It is about a Hollywood film-maker who visits old friends on a very strange New England farm.

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I like the number 13. Why? I don’t know, probably because so many people dislike it that I feel the need to be contrary. Anyway, I decided to rummage through the archives at AntipodeanSF and take a look at their 13th issue – I’m glad I did!

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