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    Three Fantastic Tales: Artificial Intelligence, Renaissance Italy, and Interstellar Space
    Three Fantastic Tales: Artificial Intelligence, Renaissance Italy, and Interstellar Space
    Three Fantastic Tales: Artificial Intelligence, Renaissance Italy, and Interstellar Space
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    Three Fantastic Tales: Artificial Intelligence, Renaissance Italy, and Interstellar Space

    By Kate Rauner

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    Travel to three fantastic worlds.

    Burritos and his daughter's birthday party keep a computer developer from his Artificial Intelligence project, but he'll never succeed without them.

    A painter ensnared in his master's Renaissance studio discovers a deadly escape.

    For this micro spaceship, one of hundreds crossing interstellar space in search of life, sacrifice is part of the mission.

    Three short stories by Kate Rauner, a prize-winning short-story author at Desert Exposure, and arts and leisure monthly. Each under 1,000 words. Perfect for a break during your busy day.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKate Rauner
    Release dateFeb 5, 2019
    ISBN9780463620670
    Three Fantastic Tales: Artificial Intelligence, Renaissance Italy, and Interstellar Space
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    Kate Rauner

    Kate Rauner, Hanover, New Mexico, USAA science fiction writer, poet, firefighter, and engineer on the way to becoming an eccentric old woman.I write science fiction novels and science-inspired poetry, and serve as a volunteer firefighter. I'm also a retired environmental engineer and Cold War Warrior (honestly, that's what Congress called us) because I worked in America's nuclear weapons complex. Now living on the edge of the southwest's Gila National Forest with my husband, cats, llamas, and dog, I'm well on my way to achieving my life-goal of becoming an eccentric old woman.Find more and contact me at https://kateraunerauthor.wordpress.com/

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      Three Fantastic Tales - Kate Rauner

      Three Fantastic Tales

      Kate Rauner

      Copyright 2018 Kate Rauner

      Copyright and License Notes

      Welcome

      START READING

      Table of Contents

      Burrito Problem

      Lady's Payment

      Mission to Proxima

      Sneak Peek - Titan Chapter 1

      Also by Kate Rauner

      Copyright and License Notes

      Connect with Kate

      Burrito Problem

      Blue blocks of code spread like a fractal peacock. A quarter tone sounded, not discordant but essential. Ah, there was the problem. A bright yellow line that tasted bitter.

      Earth to Jayden.

      His eyes snapped open and stared back at him from the bathroom mirror.

      Kelly offered a towel. Toothpaste's dribbling down your chin. Remember Sophie's birthday party is next month. You're arranging the food.

      Aw, Kelly. I'm starting a project with our new AI.

      I'll be at the Nevada trade show the entire week before the party.

      Jayden planted a minty kiss on her lips. You're the company's best rep, and the prettiest, too.

      Sweet talk, but you're still on the hook.

      No problem. Ice cream and hot dogs.

      You've got to read the RSVPs. See what the parents say.

      Jayden leaned against his sink and sighed.

      ***

      The boss walked into Jayden's cube. Sauntered, really, which always spelled trouble.

      "Here's an assignment for our resident genius and

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