A Sweet but Scary Monster Faces a Cruel World in This Sci-Fi Story
Gizmodo features a short science fiction story titled 'Legs' by A.M. Maris, originally published in Lightspeed Magazine. The story explores the relationship between a man and a growing, multi-limbed creature.
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It highlights the intersection of digital media platforms and literary science fiction, promoting independent genre fiction.
io9 is proud to present fiction from Lightspeed Magazine . Once a month, we feature a story from Lightspeed’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Legs” by A.M. Maris. Enjoy!
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