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97101Green MarsKim Stanley Robinsonna1985
102102Scherzo with TyrannosaurMichael Swanwickss1999
104103Surface TensionJames Blishnv1952
121104But Who Can Replace a Man?Brian Aldissss1958
100105KirinyagaMike Resnicknv1988
114106ArenaFredric Brownsa1968
101107Bronte's EggRichard Chwedykna2002
109108Schrodinger's KittenGeorge Effingernv1988
105109The 43 Antarean DynastiesMike Resnickss1997
106110Air RaidJohn Varleyss1977
111111Fire WatchConnie Willisnv1982
108112The Hemingway HoaxJoe Haldemanna1990
110113The Women Men Don't SeeJames Tiptree Jrnv1973
127114The Queen of Air and DarknessPoul Andersonna1971
119115The Brave Little ToasterThomas M Dischna1980
130116I, RobotCory Doctorownv2005
117117The Weapon ShopA E van Vogtnv1942
112118Seven Views Of Olduvai GorgeMike Resnickna1994
126119CoventryRobert A Heinleinna1940
118120Born With the DeadRobert Silverbergna1974
113121Seven American NightsGene Wolfena1978
115122The Country Of the KindDamon Knightss1956
116123PassengersRobert Silverbergss1968
124124SundanceRobert Silverbergss1969
125125The Girl Who Was Plugged InJames Tiptree Jrnv1973
133126Life-LineRobert A Heinleinss1939
120127Barnacle Bill the SpacerLucius Shepardna1992
128128The Liberation of EarthWilliam Tennss1953
12912924 Views Of Mt. Fuji by HokusaiRoger Zelaznyna1985
122130Hatrack RiverOrson Scott Cardnv1986
123131The Gallery Of His DreamsKristine Ruschna1991
143132The Feeling Of PowerIsaac Asimovss1958
131133A Meeting With MedusaArthur C Clarkenv1971
135134Helen O'LoyLester Del Reyss1938
141135Adrift Just off the Islets of LangerhansHarlan Ellisonnv1974
132136The Death of Doctor IslandGene Wolfena1973
138137Black DestroyerA E van Vogtnv1939
134138Island of Doctor Death and Other StoriesGene Wolfess1970
144139When It ChangedJoanna Russss1972
149140Zero HourRay Bradburyss1947
136141A Planet Named ShayolCordwainer Smithnv1961
140142CassandraC J Cherryhss1978
142143NervesLester Del Reyna1942
137144Love Is the Plan, the Plan Is DeathJames Tiptree Jrss1973
148145Usher IIRay Bradburyss1950
139146Space-Time for SpringersFritz Leiberss1958
147147OceanicGreg Eganna1998
145148Alpha Ralpha BoulevardCordwainer Smithnv1961
146149With Folded HandsJack Williamsonnv1947
152150A Descent into the MaelstromEdgar Allan Poess1841
156151Nine LivesUrsula K Le Guinnv1969
157152The Man Who Could Work MiraclesH G Wellsss1898
155153Buffalo Gals, Won't You Come Out TonightUrsula K Le Guinnv1987
150154The Flowers of Aulit PrisonNancy Kressnv1996
151155The Ultimate EarthJack Williamsonna2000
162156PermafrostRoger Zelaznynv1986
153157Cascade PointTimothy Zahnna1983
154158History LessonArthur C Clarkess1949
165159The Long Rain [vt Death-By-Rain]Ray Bradburyss1950
167160All the Troubles Of the WorldIsaac Asimovss1958
159161I'm In Marsport Without HildaIsaac Asimovss1957
160162The PusherJohn Varleyss1981
170163If This Goes OnRobert A Heinleinna1940
158164HardfoughtGreg Bearna1983
163165Speech SoundsOctavia Butlerss1983
169166Frost and FireRay Bradburynv1946
182167Breeds There a Man?Isaac Asimovnv1951
161168A Galaxy Called RomeBarry N Malzbergnv1974
173169The Proud RobotHenry Kuttnernv1943
178170A Relic Of EmpireLarry Nivennv1966
164171Out of All Them Bright StarsNancy Kressss1985
166172Narrow ValleyR A Laffertyss1966
168173The Hole ManLarry Nivenss1974
175174The Walls of the UniversePaul Melkona2006
184175The Day Before the RevolutionUrsula K Le Guinss1974
176176That Only a MotherJudith Merrilss1948
171177The Gold at the Starbow's EndFrederik Pohlna1972
172178Born Of Man and WomanRichard Mathesonvi1950
174179InclinationWilliam Shunnna2006
177180CorridorsBarry N Malzbergss1982
179181The Ugly ChickensHoward Waldropnv1980
180182What's It Like Out There?Edmond Hamiltonnv1952
181183San Diego Lightfoot SueTom Reamynv1975
185184New Rose HotelWilliam Gibsonss1984
183185Bicycle RepairmanBruce Sterlingnv1996
186186Slow SculptureTheodore Sturgeonnv1970
190187For I Have Touched the SkyMike Resnicknv1989
187188Fast Times At Fairmont HighVernor Vingena2001
188189The Lucky StrikeKim Stanley Robinsonnv1984
189190Common TimeJames Blishss1953
194191KingsmeatOrson Scott Cardss1978
192The Minority ReportPhilip K Dicknv1956
193The Matter Of SeggriUrsula K Le Guinnv1994
195194At the RialtoConnie Willisnv1989
191195That Thou Art Mindful Of Him!Isaac Asimovnv1974
196196The Streets Of AshkelonHarry Harrisonss1962
197The Wedding AlbumDavid Marusekss1999
192198First ContactMurray Leinsternv1945
193199KaleidoscopeRay Bradburyss1949
197200A Walk In the SunGeoffrey Landisss1991
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