Sub Migratio (Short Story)

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"a futuristic tale that is bleak in every sense of the word" - Enkare Review Issue 1 Introduction

My speculative fiction short story, "Sub Migratio", features in the launch issue (end April 2017). I will always be indebted to Troy and the Enkare team for their vote of confidence in my story to grace the pages of their first issue - and featuring a speculative fiction piece!

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"Sub Migratio" Quote:
"I can afford to die more than I can afford to live."

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