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“We are not afraid,” said one man with greying hair—I remembered him as a younger man, wielding an axe that had severed my legs from my body. “But the seasons have grown harsh. There is not much food.” The silence that followed served as grim confirmation.
Jose Borges is a Los Angeles-based concept designer with experience in various creative industries. Primarily focusing on environment, vehicle, and prop design, Jose works closely with clients and art directors in order to bring about creative design solutions to strengthen film and video game experiences. His Jose’s most recent projects include major blockbuster hits, such as the Call of Duty Black Ops 3 and 4 franchise, Wonder Woman, Planet of the Apes, Ready Player One, and Dimension 404. See more of his art at www.artstation.com/joseborges.
Today Kei tended the three that had been given to her care in her first year. If she did well—if the bonsai starships matured into acceptable usefulness—she would be initiated; she would join the shrine's priesthood.
But now, as I age and see the beginning of personal withering, I find I want to know that this patch will be tended once I lie down and die. So I’ve saved enough for a child of my own. Thirty gemflowers. There must surely be somebody out there who will exchange their own treasure for such a fortune.
Special double-issue for BCS Science-Fantasy Month 6, featuring a bonus story, a bonus novella, and new science-fantasy cover art "Ancient Ones" by Jose Borges. Bonsai Starships by Yoon Ha Lee. Blood Grains Scream in Memories by Jason Sanford. Rich Growth by Aliya Whiteley. Burying the Seeds of Spider Gods by Ted S. Bushman. BCS 289: Bonsai Starships by Yoon Ha Lee.