The Chef
A woman in a hospital remembers an explosion, and a doctor’s questions slowly turn a simple recovery into something darker.
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The Weight of Memories
A pregnant woman and a scientist confront the consequences of giving an unborn child access to inherited memories.
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The School for Whatnots
A rich boy at an unusual school races to find his missing best friend—and learn who, if anyone, is really real.
Red Screen
A detective questions a murder suspect whose confession points to a far stranger explanation than a simple killing.
The Real Deal
A brief, dialogue-driven story builds a sweet new-romance moment before ending with an emotional twist.
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The Star
A Jesuit astrophysicist on a deep-space mission uncovers a dead civilization and a discovery that shatters his faith.
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A reluctant teen cadet is abruptly selected for elite space training and must uncover why she was chosen.
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Gebied 19
After a mass disappearance, Tomas searches for his missing family while reality itself becomes uncertain.
The Crystal Egg
An antiques dealer becomes obsessed with a crystal egg that opens a fleeting window onto another world.
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They're Made Out of Meat
Two aliens debate a shocking discovery about Earth: the intelligent species there is made entirely of meat.
The President's Brain is Missing
A White House staffer investigates when the President’s brain disappears, uncovering a bizarre, humorous mystery.
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