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Defining Decay Down by David Plotz | " Defining Decay Down", David Plotz, 1999.
Defining Decay Down
If you haven't visited a dentist in the past few years, first of all, that's gross. (Checkups are every six months, and don't pretend you forgot.) Second, be grateful that you have avoided the "intra-oral camera." As the dentist (or assistant) n... |
Fight Clubbed by David Plotz | " Fight Clubbed", David Plotz, 1999.
Fight Clubbed
Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esq... |
I, Antichrist? by Jeffrey Goldberg | " I, Antichrist?", Jeffrey Goldberg, 1999.
I, Antichrist?
Early one shiny autumn morning, I got in my car and drove to Lynchburg, Va., in order to find out whether or not I am the Antichrist. You know: the Beast, the Worthless Shepherd, the Little Horn, the Abomination, the linchpin of the Diabolical Trinit... |
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! by Jeffrey Goldberg | " It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul!", Jeffrey Goldberg, 1999.
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul!
Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible.
A... |
My Father's Estate by Ben Stein | " My Father's Estate", Ben Stein, 1999.
My Father's Estate
A letter from an ill-mannered former high-school classmate of long ago, one of several like it, which I pass on in paraphrase: "I saw that your father had died," she wrote. "He was always so clever about money. Did he leave you a big estate? Did he ... |
"Phone Me in Central Park" by McConnell, James V. | ""Phone Me in Central Park"", James V. McConnell, 1956.
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research ... |
...After a Few Words... by Garrett, Randall | "...After a Few Words...", Randall Garrett, 1957.
... After a Few Words ...
by Seaton McKettrig
Illustrated by Summer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Analog October 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright
on this publication was renewed.]
This is a science-fict... |
...And It Comes Out Here by Del Rey, Lester | "...And It Comes Out Here", Lester Del Rey, 1954.
... and it comes out here
By LESTER DEL REY
Illustrated by DON SIBLEY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction February 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was ren... |
A Coffin for Jacob by Ludwig, Edward W. | "A Coffin for Jacob", Edward W. Ludwig, 1955.
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a ... |
A Fall of Glass by Lee, Stanley R. | "A Fall of Glass", Stanley R. Lee, 1965.
A FALL OF GLASS
By STANLEY R. LEE
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The weatherman was alway... |
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