Science fiction short stories
First encounter tales, especially with language being an issue, intrigue me because of the cultural exchange angle. Here, communication and interpretation are key, leaving the reader to decide what the message is and if it is a good or bad thing (Patrick Abbott)
In this Russian story, a boy's nighttime forest journey sparks an improbable encounter (or so it seems).
As you may have read earlier, I've taken a break. Today, I'm ready to relaunch SFSS in a new direction. I don't feel like publishing Western stories anymore, so I'm looking elsewhere.
Among other things, Paul Linebarger (aka Cordwainer Smith) was heavily involved in developing psychological warfare techniques for the US military. He was also a close adviser to Chiang Kai-shek and the godson of Sun Yat-sen, the first leader of the Kuomintang (Wikipedia)
So, I'm quiet right now: it's because I've lost my best friend and my father in quick succession. I'm not dropping SFSS, just taking a break.