The lonely ruins had once been a thriving textile factory and Nick’s place of employment. He imagined clouds billowing from the now collapsed smokestacks, pumping the soul into the city. Life made sense back then.
Ryan Benson
Ryan Benson (he/him) was born and raised in New England but now resides outside of Atlanta, GA, USA, with his wife and three children. A lifelong interest in science led to positions in microbiological research and teaching at the university level. Ryan continues imagining what is possible now and in the future through his speculative fiction stories. Night Terrors Vol. 1 (Scare Street), On Spec Magazine, and The Night’s End podcast have published his work.