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    The Fifth Di... September 2013
    The Fifth Di... September 2013
    The Fifth Di... September 2013
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    The Fifth Di... September 2013

    By J Alan Erwine

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    The Fifth Di... features some of the best science fiction and fantasy fiction and poetry. This issue features religious oppression, bizarre aliens, cocky captains, bizarre diplomacy and so much more. In this issue: Lou Antonelli, Bruce Boston, Wayne Carey, C.J. Carter-Stephenson, Jeffery Scott Sims, Francis W. Alexander, Robert P. Hansen, Kurt MacPhearson, and David C. Kopaska-Merkel.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNomadic Delirium Press
    Release dateAug 31, 2013
    ISBN9781301339105
    The Fifth Di... September 2013
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    J Alan Erwine

    J Erwine was born Oct. 15, 1969 in Akron, Ohio. Early in his life he was exposed to science, and specifically astronomy. From there on, J's passion turned to science fiction, a passion that's never died. Due to family issues, J eventually found himself in Denver, Colorado, where he still lives (well, right outside now.) From the time he could put subject and predicate together on paper, J has been writing stories. None of those early stories exist anymore (thankfully), but that passion for writing has never waned. After several years of rejection, the story Trek for Life was eventually sold to ProMart Writing Lab editor James Baker. It wasn't Asimov's, but it was a start. Since that time J has sold more than forty short stories to various small press publishers. In addition ProMart also published a short story collection of J's entitled Lowering One's Self Before Fate, and other stories, which is still available. ProMart also published a novel from J entitled The Opium of the People, which sold a few copies before going out of print. The relevance of the novel after the events of September 11th caused J to self-publish the novel, as he felt the story had a lot to say in the new reality we now find ourselves living in. Now, this same book has been re-released by Nomadic Delirium Press. Eventually J would become an editor with ProMart. Then, after the untimely death of ProMart editor James Baker, J would move on to ProMart's successor Sam's Dot Publishing. J also spends most of his time working as a freelance writer and editor. J's novel was voted a top ten finisher in the 2003 annual Preditors & Editors contest, and his short story The Galton Principle won a ProMart contest for best story over 5,000 words. In addition, a number of his stories have been voted "best of" in various issue of The Martian Wave and The Fifth DI… and have been included in Wondrous Web Worlds Vols. 2, 3, 4, and 6. In 2009, the Ephemeris Role Playing Game was released. J is the co-creator of this game, and has written numerous supplements for the game. J has now sold three novels and four short story collections, all of which are still available from various sources, including Smashwords. J currently lives with his amazing wife, three wonderful children, three cats, and a very quiet turtle.

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      The Fifth Di... September 2013 - J Alan Erwine

      THE FIFTH DI…

      September 2013

      Edited by J Alan Erwine

      Copyright 2013 by Nomadic Delirium Press

      All stories and poems are copyrighted in the names of their respective authors

      Published by Nomadic Delirium Press at Smashwords

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Table of Contents

      Custodes by Lou Antonelli

      When the Last Religion… by Bruce Boston

      Mat by Wayne Carey

      Voyage to Nowhere by C.J. Carter-Stephenson

      Planet KX-17 by Jeffery Scott Sims

      Rebirth by Francis W. Alexander

      The Negotiation by Robert P. Hansen

      Just Add Water by Kurt MacPhearson and David C. Kopaska-Merkel

      Custodes

      By Lou Antonelli

      Sergius rubbed his chin as he read the placard on the exterior of the Roma Locomotive Terminus. It was blatant but effective.

      "Do You Have a Hot Tip?

      "CHRIST-STOPPERS offers a reward for information leading to the arrest and execution of ANY CHRISTIAN

      "30 pieces of silver!

      "You will remain anonymous.

      Telephone today I-DCCC-DLV-MCCXII

      The businessman smiled. Someone must have a sly sense of humor, he thought, using hot tip on a poster printed after the Great Fire.

      As he rubbed his chin, he realized he needed a shave. Damn, it is a long train ride from Mediolanum, he thought.

      He snapped his fingers as he got into the taxi. The Coliseum Plaza, and quickly.

      ***

      Advotius grabbed a herring. You told Chiesus he could come over?

      Yes, pater. He hasn’t seen the rainbow teleceptor yet.

      Berenice slid a small cup of garum in front of her husband. We don’t mind, do we, Advo?

      Advotius plopped a herring in the bowl. Why doesn’t his family get their own rainbow teleceptor?

      The teenager shrugged and picked up a quail drumstick. I guess they’re poor. His father only runs a little votive shop in the Forum.

      Advotius wagged the sloppy herring at the boy. Just so long as he’s quiet. I want both of you to stifle while we watch ‘Custodes’

      I understand, pate!

      The doorbell rang. Amnius jumped up to let his friend in.

      Good evening, Master and Mistress Alverarium.

      Evening, Chiesus. Advotius turned to his wife. Honey, how close is ‘Custodes’ to starting?

      Berenice looked at her wristwatch. Just two or three minutes.

      Damn, I got home late tonight. The Via Hades was running especially slow.

      He wiped his fingers on a linen cloth. Let’s all retire to the grotto.

      The Alverariums and Chiesus went into the large dark room where the teleceptor sat. "Amni,

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