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A waiter, strapped for cash, has a watchful AI implanted before work. With a new body, an injured woman is brought face-to-face with trauma from her past. A microchip lets pet owners gain too much insight into their dog’s thoughts. In his debut anthology, Futures Gleaming Darkly, Clinton W. Waters offers a window into the human experience in a world that is both mundane and fantastic. Join a host of queer characters as they navigate love, loss, and life in a technology-enhanced not-so-distant future.
A waiter, strapped for cash, has a watchful AI implanted before work. With a new body, an injured woman is brought face-to-face with trauma from her past. A microchip lets pet owners gain too much insight into their dog’s thoughts. In his debut anthology, Futures Gleaming Darkly, Clinton W. Waters offers a window into the human experience in a world that is both mundane and fantastic. Join a host of queer characters as they navigate love, loss, and life in a technology-enhanced not-so-distant future.
Futures Gleaming Darkly is an LGBT+ sci-fi short story collection book written by Clinton W. Waters. It contains twelve stories, each featuring an LGBT+ character and a different peace of near-future technology.
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An autonomous drone known as "the beetle" has one objective: seek out human life. It doesn't know what to do once it does, but so far it hasn't had any luck.
Harvey has volunteered to have a watchful AI installed to monitor his behavior over the course of a shift at Dunkel Dining Store #7765.
Rebecca has convinced Gil to install the latest dating app, Spotlight. Gil is dubious but attempts to use the app while they are at a divebar.
A couple decide to spice up their long distance relationship with a virtual reality app called Selves, which allows its users to feel one another's touch.
Bippy is a Senior Care Assistant AI working at Gardenia Grove Retirement Home. Mr. Leider is its one and only concern. Mr. Leider does not like this.
After an incident leaves her injured and steeped in medical bills, Iris elects to take part in testing a new project at The Folsom Group headquarters.
Chuck's life is forever changed after the pilot of the reality television dating show "The Body Electric" begins to air.
Sylvia likes to lose herself in the fantasy world of Selvesquest after a long day at work. In this virtual reality of swords and monsters, she bakes to pass the time.
Adam is the lone researcher in the marine biology ship known as The Bubble. When he notices a leak, he knows he must solve it himself.
Patience has come to the Fundamt to find something she lost many years ago.
Mimi makes a delivery to the home of the Doctors Fenster and has an experience she will never forget.
Lars and George get the opportunity to hear what their dog Meatloaf is really thinking.
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