“If {Death} comes for you?” he said. “Would you be so sanguine then?” She laughed and the pensiveness was gone. “No indeed. I will curse the stars and go down fighting. But it will still have been a wonderful thing, to cross the mist.”
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Asimov's Science Fiction, October/November 2011
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Kij Johnson
Kij Johnson is an American science fiction writer known for her unique narrative style and profound thematic explorations. Her works often blend literary elements with science fiction, delving into the relationship between humanity, technology, and nature. Johnson's writing has been recognized with multiple awards in the science fiction community, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards. more
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