“Yes, we're freaks; but if we have a problem, it's that we're still far too human.” ProblemHumanScience FictionShort StoriesFreaksAxiomaticGreg EganThe Caress Book:Axiomatic Source: Axiomatic
“[...] She made me this way. She made me special. She made me beautiful.' 'Why?' That seemed to baffle her, as if I had to be teasing. She was special. She was beautiful. No further explanation was required.” BeautifulScience FictionShort StoriesWhyTeasingBaffledAxiomaticGreg EganThe CaressSpecia Book:Axiomatic Source: Axiomatic
“When I finally exhausted myself into something approaching peace, I managed to speak. I whispered, 'Why do you stay with me? Why do you put up with this?' She turned away from me and said, 'I'm tired. Go to sleep.” SleepScience FictionShort StoriesWhisperAxiomaticGreg EganThe CaressGo To Sleep Book:Axiomatic Source: Axiomatic