“Though her EEG readings indicated that she was in the same deep sleep as the rest of the crew, her face had an animated quality that none of the others shared. The grayish-blue lenses were nearly swallowed by red veins that formed most of her bloodshot eyes. While AN-D ensured that all the crew completed the stasis process normally, Alis must have had a sudden, distressing thought emerge as the freezing began.”

Joe Wood , “When Droids Dream”

Joe Wood is a novice speculative fiction writer. Having graduated from Canisius College with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Creative Writing, he now studies School Psychology at SUNY Oswego. His work has appeared in Every Day Fiction, 365 Tomorrows, and Sci-Fi Shorts. During his free time, Joe enjoys volunteering at the local Book Mobile and playing tabletop games. 


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