Clarkesworld Magazine

Bianca Nazario prepares for a daring parachute jump, reflecting on the dangers of the sky. She encounters the stunning yet tragic world of poaching as she witnesses the brutal realities of Zeratan slaughter. With engineering skills from her family legacy, Bianca designs a plan to save these majestic creatures. As chaos erupts during a warden attack, she grapples with guilt and impending collapse of her home, eventually embarking on a mission to educate local children in balloon building. Themes of duty, survival, and legacy intertwine throughout her journey.

Our fifth piece of audio fiction for April is "Guest of Honor" written by Robert Reed and read by Kate Baker. Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science […]

Our fourth piece of audio fiction for April is "Melt With You" written by Emily C. Skaftun and read by Kate Baker.

Our third piece of audio fiction for April is "No Portraits on the Sky" written by Kali Wallace and read by Kate Baker.

Our second piece of audio fiction for April is "Annex" written by Benjanun Sriduangkaew and read by Kate Baker.

Our first piece of audio fiction for April is "Spar (The Bacon Remix)" written by Kij Johnson and read by Kate Baker.

Our third piece of audio fiction for March is "86, 87, 88, 89" written by Genevieve Valentine and read by Kate Baker.

Our second piece of audio fiction for March is "The Last Survivor of the Great Sexbot Revolution" written by A.C. Wise and read by Kate Baker.

Our first piece of audio fiction for March is "The Weight of a Blessing" written by Aliette de Bodard and read by Kate Baker.

Our third piece of audio fiction for February is "Vacant Spaces" written by Greg Kurzawa and read by Kate Baker.