Just Published at Bewildering Stories
To the Lifeboat – New Sci-Fi
Cue the drumroll and… To the Lifeboat – New Sci-Fi, just published by the hard-working editors at Bewildering Stories. To the Lifeboat tells the tale of two species on a stricken space transport, a single escape pod, and the hard decisions that must be made. Science fiction and an ethical dilemma rolled into one short story.
Read the Story NOW!
Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to an excellent ‘Zine specializing in all things speculative: Bewildering Stories. If you love edgy Sci-fi, Fantasy, and SteamPunk, this is your ‘Zine. And no paywalls! That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, Bewildering Stories is a FREE read.
Read To the Lifeboat
To the Lifeboat is my second appearance in Bewildering Stories, and I am hoping for a third. But back to the pitch, besides reading my story To the Lifeboat (yes please!) you can peruse the whole Bewildering Stories lineup here:
http://www.bewilderingstories.com/
A Year of Darkness So Far…
Northern Yurp is in the frost grip of February while around the world, fascism is on the rise. Do what you can to resist, Brave Readers. It really is up to us.
On a happier note, To the Lifeboat is my eleventh published piece for 2025 and my sixth for February. W00T! More stories are coming your way. Hold onto your hats, folks! So, how will you know when a new story breaks? Glad you asked, Friends. Read On! Drum roll and… Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:
https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/
And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. Gotta keep the lights on and gruel on the table, dontcha know. Thow me a bone and buy a book, willya? Thanks!
Power Tools
There are moments in life when having the right tool makes all the difference.
An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
