THE FIFTH DI...
Edition 10, #2--June 2008
Originally established by James Baker
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Cover Art: "After the Fall" by Mitchell Davidson Bentley
The Fifth Di...Edition 10...Issue 2
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Welcome to yet another issue of The Fifth Di... It seems as the elections approach here in America, people are writing more stories with a political side to them...and most of them seem pretty angry with the way things are. This issue features two such stories, and our illustrious editor in chief, Tyree Campbell, expresses himself quite forcefully in his latest Tuppence with an opinion that I can say I generally disagree with...but it can be a good thing to disagree with your friends.
Over the last year I've gotten a few e-mails about our publishing "controversial" stories. Some people have been upset because we've posted very liberal stories, a story about homosexuality, a story about atheism, and a story with a clearly Christian message. Well, all I have to say is that when I read a story, I'm looking for a good story...subject matter isn't all that important, as long as it fits our guidelines. If I like a story I'll publish it, whether I agree with the message or not. We're not here to try and sway our readers to a certain set of beliefs...we're here to publish the best science fiction and fantasy we can find. If you're actually offended by something we publish, I won't apologize. A lot of times, it's the things that offend us that can best help us to change our worldview.
And just so you know, some of the stories in this issue could offend...
Cover artist's bio: Mitchell Bentley has taught at universities, worked in film and edited publications with his work appearing both domestically and internationally as cover art and fine art editions, winning over 35 awards. He holds degrees in Electronics from OSU, and Humanities from PSU, is a member of the ASFA and IAAA. He invites your attention to http://www.atomicflystudios.net
When Life Gives You Offal, Make Drisheen
Light Echo by Richard S. Levine
Courting the Moment by Thomas Canfield
Spell Check by P.A. Lamping
Blue Laws by Robert E. Porter
A Stranger Comes to Lipscomb Street by Mark Allan Gunnells
In the Shadow of Arecibo by G. O. Clark
Book of Genesis by John Nichols
When Robots Found Religion by Karen A. Romanko
Dawn by Shelly Bryant
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