Challenge 1087

End Times

In Amita Basu’s Mirror, part 1:
1. Where and at what time in history does the story appear to be set?
2. About how old does Katharyn appear to be?
3. What historical figure does “Uncle” seem to represent? Why might Katharyn call him “Uncle”? Does she express an opinion about him?
In Eric Dogini’s Cold Night, Colder Company: Wendell offers Mister Grim a can of beer and friendly conversation beside a campfire. What does Grim offer Wendell?
In Keith Kopnicki’s Mother’s Boy: What particular mistreatment seems to drive “Son” to plot against “Mother”?
In Demetrios Matsakis’ Monday’s Shark: What do “enhancements” consist of? Why might Bill have been picked on for having them? Why does Bill not recall earlier the painful memory from his school days?
In Matias Travieso-Diaz’s Splashing in Puddles: Does Argyna ever allow Glock to make a valid choice about the kind of life he will have?