Rohmer’s Garden is a fascinating mix of odd Science Fiction stories:
*An astronaut finds himself stranded on a distant planet with nothing to do but tend his garden. But what a very strange garden it is.
*Playrooms were once all the rage in what had once been the modern/futuristic era, until something went horribly wrong. But perhaps the playrooms are making a come-back. Perhaps all the deadly kinks have been worked out . . . Perhaps! Are you up for a Demo?
*A man grows up missing a girl he once had a crush on. The girl died at a young age. Years later, that girl’s father has given him something special, new abilities. And now he’s got a new female in his life who is, well, almost human.
*What does the Edward Hopper painting, Nighthawks, have to do with computer gaming? Put your money down and find out. Will you survive?
*Alien archaeologists, fascinated by the history of the human race, are excavating what was once earth. Humans no longer exist. The archaeologists find something special, however, something they believe pertains to human religion. Does it?
*A young woman travels back in time by way of an avatar. The system is no more than a game. The time period and place of the game is Victorian London. While in the game she crosses paths with Jack the Ripper. A new game begins, a game of cat and mouse between this young woman and the dreaded, “Whitechapel Killer.”
These stories and more await you in Rohmer’s Garden. If you are a fan of Philip K. Dick, or perhaps Ray Bradbury, then you might just enjoy the read!
