Space Opera

Space OperaThe following communication was recently received in our morning mail, along with the usual stack of letters from readers, writers, literary agents, et al. There was nothing particularly unique about the contents of the missive -- in fact, it was quite typical of letters from professional authors -- but the substance on which it was written was of a metallic nature and was slightly tingling to the touch. The secretary who copied its contents, so we might read it without eyestrain, cla...