"Science Fiction World·translated Edition" Issue 6, 2022

Highlights in this issue: Novel: "Jackknife" (Part 2) [English] K. J. Parker Basso successfully solved the shocking treasury robbery. Not to mention that the urgent need was resolved, his reputation rose again and was unparalleled for a while. However, as the first citizen, the greater the ability, the more troubles will be caused. He was working diligently on this end, but suddenly someone fired a crossbow at him on the other end. The story becomes more and more exciting day by day. Short story: "Home at the Mine Crossing" [US] A. T. Greenblatt Many people enter the mines for various reasons, but no one can get out. Even if someone manages to get out, they still have to meet the family living at the mine entrance. Didn't bring anything with you? Kill. Don't you want to eat the poisonous vegetables cooked by your master? Kill. Disobeying the male master? Kill. Let's take a look at the story of this difficult family. Short Story: "The Wren and the Wind Chime" [American] Jeffrey Ford The old couple always felt that something was wrong with the house over the wheat field. It's like it's haunted. The garden, car, etc. Outside the house always feel there, but when you really look at it, hey, they're gone. The more the old couple thought about it, the more something was wrong, so they decided to go exploring in the middle of the night - guess what, it was really haunted! Short Story: "The Time Scholar" [US] Ian MacLeod Everything in this world is controlled by a clock. If the clock is accurate, the weather will be smooth; if the clock is inaccurate, the world will be turned upside down. Whenever the clocks are inaccurate, time scholars will emerge from the fog of time shrouded outside to repair clocks in various towns and solve problems. Who are the Time Scholars and why do they do this? Short story: "Raymond and the Spider" [Belgium] Frank Roger Raymond killed someone. According to the police investigation, Raymond had a deep grudge with the victim and his motive was very sufficient. But he told the police with certainty that the spider asked him to do it. The policeman's face is full of question marks. Are you afraid you are crazy? But Raymond then mysteriously disappeared from prison. Is it possible that spiders are really involved? Short Story: "The Witcher's Tale" [US] Michael Shearing A man flew down from the sky. Not Superman. He said that magic is real and demonstrated various miraculous effects such as rejuvenation with magic tricks. Suddenly, the whole world was shocked. Major programs have invited the magician to appear on their programs, and even the United Nations has held a general meeting and invited him to attend. With the help of magic, the world becomes a better place - it's not that simple. Short Story: "Hydra" [American] Henry Kuttner All kinds of ghost movies, horror movies, etc. Tell us a truth: don't touch things that look suspicious at first sight. It's easy to hang up. How can I put it, there are always some ironheads who want to die: a booklet bought at a used bookstall teaches you how to project your soul into the distance. Hey, it sounds unreliable at first sight, okay? Why do you have to try it? Oh, the ball is dead now.