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TABLE OF CONTENTSIssue 135, August 2021FROM THE EDITOR– “Editorial: August 2021” by John Joseph AdamsSCIENCE FICTION– “Before the Haze Devours You” by Nelly Geraldine García-Rosas– “Now You Feel It" by Andrea Chapela (translated by Emma Törzs)– “City of Refuge” by Maurice Broaddus– “Anything Short of Death Is Survivable" by David AnaxagorasFANTASY– “Now You See Me” by Justin C. Key– “Ancestries” by Sheree Renée Thomas– “The Tale of Jaja and Canti” by Tobi Ogundiran– “My Sister Is a Scorpion” by Isabel CañasEXCERPTS– “The All-Consuming World” by Cassandra KhawNONFICTION– “Book Review: Seasons Between Us: Tales of Identities and Memories, edited by Susan Foest & Lucas K. Law” by LaShawn M. Wanak– “Book Review: King Bullet, by Richard Kadrey” by Chris Kluwe– “Book Review: We're Here, edited by C.L. Clark & Charles Payseur” by Arley SorgAUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS– “Author Spotlight: Justin C. Key” by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: Andrea Chapela" by Gordon B. White– “Author Spotlight: Tobi Ogundiran” by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: David Anaxagoras” by Laurel AmberdineMISCELLANY– “Coming Attractions” by The Editors– “Stay Connected” by The Editors– “Subscriptions and Ebooks” by The Editors– “Support Us on Patreon, or How to Become a Dragonrider or Space Wizard” by The Editors– “About the Lightspeed Team” by The Editors– “Also Edited by John Joseph Adams” by The Editors© 2021 Lightspeed MagazineCover by Grandfailure / Adobe Stock (less)

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John Joseph Adams is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, John Joseph Adams enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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