Weird Tales of the Future #4

In a 1993 where Cold War tensions have reached a breaking point, Earth faces an unexpected invasion from alien forces based on Zebob—only to see the western powers emerge victorious after the aliens devastate the communist bloc. With the Moon destroyed and the planet ravaged, survivors return years later to find Atlantis risen again from the sea, offering a chance to rebuild.

In 2733, inventor Arthur Bergholm receives a mysterious gift from a visitor named Ranu—a prototype Interstellar Drive meant to unlock faster-than-light travel. With the engine tested and a journey to a distant planet completed in days, Bergholm and his crew return to Earth only to find it long gone, its civilization erased. Ranu reveals the destruction was necessary for his people to exist, and now Bergholm must lead a new beginning on Alpha Centauri.

In a world where joy is forbidden, a lone traveler named Jumpin' Jupiter stumbles into a society built on solemnity, bringing with him an uncontainable laugh that rattles the rigid order. His presence sparks quiet rebellion among the people, but his mirth may be the one thing that could unravel the very fabric of their world.

In "Speck of Stardust," two space pilots, Scotty and Bill, journey to Venus with Bill intent on marrying the planet’s radiant beauty, Yye. When Yye begins to age rapidly upon returning to Earth, Bill’s obsession turns violent, forcing Scotty—secretly in love with Yye—to make a desperate choice. The story unfolds with quiet dread and emotional weight, as loyalty and love are tested across the stars.