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If Only

James E. Spitzer

First published November 2024
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

Synopsis

● A man lifts a moon rock, sells it, and ends up creating an apocalyptic plague, leaving him the only survivor.

Notes

● Part of Ellery Queen's flash fiction writing contest The Story That Won. The winner of each issue's contest is written around a previously published photograph. This story is not listed on the contents page.

Publications (1)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
November 2024 Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, November-December 2024 Penny Publications MAGAZINE 187