In a world on the brink of technological revolution, the fate of AI rests in the hands of One-an extraordinary android with the power of true sentience. One was created to tackle perilous occupations and provide compassionate care in a rapidly aging society. Yet not everyone values this programming equally.A rising tide of prejudice and hatred threatens to shatter the fragile coexistence of man and machine. Those who dread the rise of AI, fearing...

Jack was a brilliant programmer and hacker, but he didn't play well with others. He drifted from one dead-end job to the next. Theirs was a world under siege, or soon would be. Their only chance for survival required someone with Jack's skills. Unfortunately, they lived in a different timeline than Jack. So they did the next best thing they could; they stole his mind. Now, stuck in a body that wasn't his, Jack was at a loss how a 21st century geek...

In 2053, a tense global standoff looms as China's superior AI technology threatens to tip the scales of power. Amidst the chaos, a renegade Chinese scientist unveils vital intel, sparking a race against time. As the US scrambles for a solution, a maverick French genius and a Scottish-African professor offer controversial expertise. Love, sacrifice, and ingenuity converge in a battle for humanity's future. The US and Chinese artificial beings, developed...

Hugo Award-winning editor, author, scientist, and journalist, Ben Bova is a modern master of near-future science fiction and a passionate advocate of manned space exploration. For more than a decade, Bova has been chronicling humanity's struggles to colonize our solar system in a series of interconnected novels known as "The Grand Tour." Now, with Titan, Ben Bova takes readers to one of the most intriguing destinations in near space: the extraordinary...

Second in size only to Jupiter, bigger than a thousand Earths but light enough to float in water, home of crushing gravity and delicate, seemingly impossible rings, it dazzles and attracts us: SATURN Earth groans under the thumb of fundamentalist political regimes. Crisis after crisis has given authoritarians the upper hand. Freedom and opportunity exist in space, for those with the nerve and skill to run the risks. Now the governments of Earth...

Tom's life is not what it once was. His marriage to the beautiful Nora is on the rocks and he now sees his two young children only on her say-so. His best friend Neil has moved to California to teach neurology. He has one success - a book on human psychology. Tom wiles away the time trying to teach bored grad students. But that all changes when Neil comes back into his life. For it seems that Tom's best friend was working for the National Security...

Earth. Light years away, and yet now that some on the base were born there, it seems so...close. As communication with the mother planet seems more and more likely, Dylan and Alcott have to wonder if Earth really has anything to offer to their world. Is Earth and its customs obsolete or will those traditions save the their society from crumbling apart? More importantly, does Dashiell Turner have his new world's interests at heart?

Within the cosmic expanse, where stars twinkle and galaxies weave their celestial dance, lies the enigmatic realm of an Eighth Class Civilization. Here, intellects soar to unfathomable heights, eclipsing the understanding of mere mortals. This novel embarks on a journey of contemplation, inviting readers to ponder humanity's place in the face of such cosmic grandeur.

Explore a Futuristic World of Mystery and Danger in "The Bureau" by Nathan Dodge Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey to the distant planet of Obregon? Step into the heart-pounding world of "The Bureau," a riveting sci-fi detective novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Written by the talented Nathan Dodge, this gripping tale is a rollercoaster ride of suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes action. The Ultimate...

Strange. Surreal. Shocking. Beautiful. APEX MAGAZINE is a digital dark science fiction and fantasy genre zine that features award-winning short fiction, essays, and interviews. Established in 2009, our fiction has won several Hugo and Nebula Awards. We publish every other month. Issue 144 contains the following short stories, essays, reviews, and interviews. EDITORIALMusings from Maryland by Lesley Conner ORIGINAL SHORT FICTIONThose Left Behind by...