Tom Godwin

In 'The Nothing Equation', a lone attendant aboard a hyperspace observation bubble grapples with the psychological terror of isolation and the haunting presence of an unseen threat. As he reflects on the fate of his predecessors, the story delves into the fragility of the human mind when faced with the vast emptiness of space and the unknown.

In 'Cry From a Far Planet', a lone human explorer grapples with the ominous silence of an alien world, realizing that the absence of the native Throon signals impending danger. As he navigates the complexities of communication and trust with an alien species, he is haunted by the fear of misunderstanding and potential violence. The story explores themes of isolation, fear of the unknown, and the challenges of interspecies interaction.

In 'The Cold Equations', an EDS pilot faces a harrowing moral dilemma when he discovers a stowaway on his ship, bound by the unforgiving laws of space travel that dictate he must jettison the intruder to ensure the mission's success. This chilling narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of survival in the unforgiving expanse of space.

In a tense and foreboding atmosphere on the asteroid Vesta, Lieutenant Dale Hunter is thrust into a high-stakes mission orchestrated by his superior, Special Agent George Rockford. As they prepare to confront a looming threat from the Verdam oligarchy, Hunter grapples with the moral complexities of duty and the sacrifices required to protect the Terran Republic.