A Mind Supreme by Thomas Fay
A Mind Supreme: SF Short Stories, 2nd Edition by Thomas Fay
English | 2024 | Science Fiction
An interviewer at a center for gifted children encounters a child unlike any she has ever met before. A man experiencing time lapses suspects he may be guilty of committing murder. The benevolent organization known only as the Farm is accused of kidnapping the very homeless it sets out to help. A job offer from the world’s largest bank seems too good to be true until the shocking truth is revealed. A man displaced through time over and over again struggles to comprehend his fate. A former space marine discovers that falling in love with an alien can have unintended side effects.
This collection of SF short stories explores aspects of the human mind; from its incredible ability to remember, to how it is affected by extreme events, its ability to interface with technology and even its perception of time.
Ultimately, it asks the question: Is the mind supreme?
A Mind Supreme | Early 21st century – An interviewer at a centre for gifted children encounters a child unlike any she has ever met before.
Time Distilled | Late 21st century – A man experiencing time lapses suspects he may be guilty of committing murder.
The Price of Identity | Early 22nd century – The benevolent organisation known only as the Farm is accused of kidnapping the very homeless people it sets out to help.
The Human Factor | Late 22nd century – A job offer from the world’s largest bank seems too good to be true until the shocking truth is revealed.
The Intertemporal Displacement of Daniel John Michael Bishop | Early 23rd century – A man displaced through time over and over again struggles to comprehend his fate.
Sirens Call | Late 25th century – A former space marine discovers that falling in love with an alien can have unintended side effect.
