Long Eyes by Jeff Carlson « Biology in Science Fiction: Free Fiction

After 600 years exploring space, Clara discovers a strange planet with gremlin-like aliens.

Title: Long Eyes

Author: Jeff Carlson

Length: short story

First Publication: Fast Forward Anthology Anthology #2, 2008

What the Story is About: Clara is “a human-shaped component in a cradle of gel and splice-wire.” She has spent 600 years exploring known space when she discovers a strange planet with gremlin-like aliens.

“The ship turned to investigate and Clara tried to override, not because she wasn’t curious but because she was still Homo sapiens in every way that mattered.”

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