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The Color of His Crest

by Angel Martinez

In a four-gendered world where correct gender identity is law, Venk struggles with his inability to choose one sexual orientation over another. His body has matured, but he still shows the multi-colored crest of a juvenile, someone who has not yet presented proper orientation.

With his family losing patience and others beginning to whisper, Venk must find a way to change his crest or be labeled an aberration. But the only choice he sees is a dishonest one.

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Published:
Publisher: Mischief Corner Books
Editors:
Erika Orrick

Cover Artists:
Catherine Dair

Genres:
Sci Fi, Sci Fi - Alien Races, Sci Fi - LGBTQ+, Sci Fi - Social

Tags:
format - short story <15K, identity - gender fluid, who - type - alien

Word Count: 7150
Setting: Distant Planet
Languages Available: English
Word Count: 7150
Setting: Distant Planet
Languages Available: English

About the Author

Angel Martinez writes both kinds of queer fiction – Science Fiction and Fantasy. Currently living part time in the hectic sprawl of northern Delaware, (and full time inside the author's head) Angel has one husband, one son, two cats, a changing variety of other furred and scaled companions, a love of all things beautiful and a terrible addiction to the consumption of both knowledge and chocolate.

Published since 2006, Angel’s cynical heart cloaks a desperate romantic. You’ll find drama and humor given equal weight in her writing and don’t expect sad endings. Life is sad enough.