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Starfarers Cafe (science fiction magazine)
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On the promenade of a space station orbiting Altair IV is the Starfarers’ Café. An intergalactic crossroads, daily the café serves traders, pilots, travelers and thieves. All have a tale to tell.
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Get free science fiction writing prompts at Starfarer's Cafe!
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February 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Read interviews of science fiction authors at Starfarer's Cafe!
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February 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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NEW FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Meet the Wub, a strange alien creature picked up on a distant world.
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Beyond Lies the Wub
Philip K. Dick was once a regular customer, and though we haven’t seen him in years, his name occasionally pops up in diners’ conversations. Today he returns to retell is the tale of the Wub, an al…
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February 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Read our latest book review at Starfarer's Cafe: Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451"!
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“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury
A science fiction classic, “Fahrenheit 451” remains as relevant today as it did when written during the era of McCarthyism in the early 1950s. The novel’s main character, Guy Mont…
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February 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Get free science fiction writing prompts at Starfarer's Cafe!
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February 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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What is Starfarer's Cafe and what's its philosophy?
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About Us
In an era when science fiction magazines are disappearing faster than dinosaurs after the KT asteroid hit, we’re dedicated to giving science fiction writers an opportunity to place their work befor…
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February 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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CALL FOR ARTWORK. Starfarer's Cafe is now accepting artwork submissions for science fiction stories.
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Writer’s Guidelines
HOW WE ROLL: We’re purely digital. We loved paper books and magazines as kids, but it’s time to grow up. In the future, there won’t be any paper except in antique stores. WHAT WE DON’T WANT: Near-f…
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February 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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What kinds of stories are Starfarer's Cafe looking for? We've posted four SF tales in the public domain and one new one to give you an idea. All are FREE to read.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Read the harrowing tale of humanity's first contact with the Plumies!
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The Aliens
Murray Leinster used to be a regular at the Starfarer’s Cafe but has been missing in action for far too long. He recently stopped by after a long expedition and shared this old story he used …
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February 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Read FREE SF SHORT STORIES at Starfarer's Cafe!
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February 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Special Patrol Services and one particular mission to far-flung port of call Antri – a planet surprisingly in deep need of assistance.
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The Dark Side of Antri
Sewell Peaslee Wright used to be a regular at the Starfarer’s Café long, long ago. After nearly a century absence, he returns to share with diners memories of the early days of the Special Patrol S…
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February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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NEW FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Meet the Wub, a strange alien creature picked up on a distant world.
#amreadingsciencefiction #ColdWarSciFi #cyberpunksciencefiction #darkscifi #dystopianstory #epicsciencefiction #futurism #futuristicfiction #globalscifi #newscifiwriters
Beyond Lies the Wub
Philip K. Dick was once a regular customer, and though we haven’t seen him in years, his name occasionally pops up in diners’ conversations. Today he returns to retell is the tale of the Wub, an al…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Read our first review at Starfarer's Cafe: Gib Check's "Bessie Howard, Virtual Sorceress"!
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“Bessie Howard, Virtual Sorceress: Her Amazing Adventures through Time and Space!” by Gib Check
Looking for a great science fiction book for a middle schooler – a book that is full of adventure yet teaches something about science? Try “Bessie Howard, Virtual Sorceress: Her Amazing Adven…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. Starfarer's Cafe is now accepting science fiction stories for publication.
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Writer’s Guidelines
HOW WE ROLL: We’re purely digital. We loved paper books and magazines as kids, but it’s time to grow up. In the future, there won’t be any paper except in antique stores. WHAT WE DON’T WANT: Near-f…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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FREE STORY: Several far-flung alien civilizations race to see who can fall into a black hole first. What if losing the race was the only way to win?
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All or Nothing
Rob Bignell arrived at Starfarer’s Cafe with this fantastical tale of a strange custom among several far-flung alien civilizations – a race to see who can fall into a black hole first. …
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February 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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New Digital Science Fiction Magazine! Meet "Starfarer's Cafe"
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February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Interview with Author Rob Bignell
Starfarer’s Cafe recently sat down to talk with science fiction author Rob Bignell, whose short story All or Nothing is among the first to appear in our digital magazine. A long-time book edi…
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February 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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#OldSchoolSciFi #sciencefantasy #sciencefictioncommunity #sciencefictionfantasy #sciencefictionlovers #sciencefictionnovel #sciencefictionseries #scifiauthor #scifibooks #scifihorror
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February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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What is Starfarer's Cafe and what's its philosophy?
#scifiplanet #scifireaders #SciFiReads #scifiromance #scifiworldbuilding #spaceopera #specfic #TechThriller #vintagesciencefiction #vintagescifi #worldbuilding
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February 10, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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CALL FOR ARTWORK. Starfarer's Cafe is now accepting artwork submissions for science fiction stories.
#amreadingsciencefiction #ColdWarSciFi #cyberpunksciencefiction #darkscifi #dystopianstory #epicsciencefiction #futurism #futuristicfiction #globalscifi #newscifiwriters
Writer’s Guidelines
HOW WE ROLL: We’re purely digital. We loved paper books and magazines as kids, but it’s time to grow up. In the future, there won’t be any paper except in antique stores. WHAT WE DON’T WANT: Near-f…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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FREE SHORT STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Read the intriguing tale of the mysterious Answerer, who truly knows everything.
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Ask A Foolish Question
Robert Sheckley is another long-time customer of Starfarer’s Cafe who has been away for far too long. Recently he stopped in to share this old tale that he used to regale diners with when he …
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February 10, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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What kinds of stories are Starfarer's Cafe looking for? We've posted three SF tales in the public domain and one new one to give you an idea. All are FREE to read.
#scifiplanet #scifireaders #SciFiReads #scifiworldbuilding #spaceopera #specfic #vintagesciencefiction #vintagescifi #worldbuilding
February 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Read the harrowing tale of humanity's first contact with the Plumies!
#scifiplanet #scifireaders #SciFiReads #scifiromance #scifiworldbuilding #spaceopera #specfic #TechThriller #vintagesciencefiction #vintagescifi #worldbuilding
The Aliens
Murray Leinster used to be a regular at the Starfarer’s Cafe but has been missing in action for far too long. He recently stopped by after a long expedition and shared this old story he used …
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February 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Read FREE SF SHORT STORIES at Starfarer's Cafe!
#OldSchoolSciFi #sciencefantasy #sciencefictioncommunity #sciencefictionfantasy #sciencefictionlovers #sciencefictionnovel #sciencefictionseries #scifiauthor #scifibooks #scifihorror
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February 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe: Several far-flung alien civilizations race to see who can fall into a black hole first. What if losing the race was the only way to win?
#scifiplanet #scifireaders #SciFiReads #scifi #scifiworldbuilding #spaceopera #specfic #vintagesciencefiction #worldbuilding
All or Nothing
Rob Bignell arrived at Starfarer’s Cafe with this fantastical tale of a strange custom among several far-flung alien civilizations – a race to see who can fall into a black hole first. …
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February 10, 2026 at 7:48 PM