The Sunday Morning Transport carries the weight of expectations today with a story from Julia Vee (@juliavee.bsky.social) that examines the challenge of carrying on family traditions. Free for everyone to read, like all our January stories!

As is our tradition, for this holiday season, we’ve selected a few favorite stories from the first half or so of our fourth year to share — unlocked — with readers far and wide. If you love what you’re reading, please share and recommend, and dig into the archives for more. (1/5)

The Sunday Morning Transport picks up a hitchhiker today with a chilly story from Stephanie Feldman (@sbfeldman.bsky.social) about a woman who finds out that her new purchase comes with an unexpected catch. Read a sample or subscribe to find out how it ends!

The Sunday Morning Transport chases hope today with a story from Juan Martinez (@fulmerford.com) of creeping loss. Free for everyone to read.

The Sunday Morning Transport descends again today with a story from J.R. Dawson (@jrdawson.bsky.social) about how the public narrative can miss the real truth. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport goes out for dinner today with a story from Kelly Lagor (@klagor.bsky.social) that takes us through several courses to a delicious reveal. Read a sample or subscribe to taste dessert!

The Sunday Morning Transport treads the boards today with Andy Duncan debuting a meteoric play. Read a sample or subscribe to find out how it ends!

The Sunday Morning Transport treks through the cold today with a story from Benjamin C. Kinney (@benjaminckinney.com) about hard situations and harder choices, making its internet debut! As the first story of the month, it's free for everyone to read! www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/here-at-th...

The Sunday Morning Transport makes plans for the future today with a story from John P. Murphy (@johnpmurphy.bsky.social) that takes a hard look at identity, ownership, and perpetuity. Read a sample or subscribe to get the whole thing!

The Sunday Morning Transport soars today with a story from Alan Smale (@alansmale.bsky.social) in which a familiar figure follows a very different arc. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story - and our whole catalog!

The Sunday Morning Transport hasn't forgotten how to ride a bike with this story from A.D. Sui (@thesuiway.bsky.social) that takes us on a heart wrenching journey of survival and remembrance. Read a sample or subscribe!

The Sunday Morning Transport visits a private box today with a story from William Alexander (@willalex.bsky.social) about the persistence of narrative in an ever-changing universe. Free for everyone to read!

The Sunday Morning Transport enjoys the ocean view with a story from Mari Ness (@mariness.bsky.social) that reviews a very unusual restaurant. Read a sample or subscribe to get the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport looks back up today with a story from Jennifer Hudak (@jenniferhudak.bsky.social) about labels, expectations, and intimacy. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport plots its route today with a story from Brenda Cooper about a difficult - and deceptive - final exam. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport stays up too late with a story from Cecelia Tan about fitting into one's own skin as well as the universe. Free for everyone to read! Don't forget to check out our archives for many more free stories.

Delighted to learn Sunday Morning Transport ( @morningtransport.bsky.social ) is on the Hugo Longlist for best semipro magazine, AND Julian & me on for short form editor! Thank you for voting for us and for reading and celebrating our authors with us!

The Sunday Morning Transport wrestles with the tide today in a murder mystery from Elizabeth Bear (@matociquala.bsky.social) that asks a different question than most such stories. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole thing!

The Sunday Morning Transport signs up for a tour today with a story from Meg Elison (@megelison.bsky.social) that wonders how far one should go to accommodate a customer. Read a sample or subscribe to get the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport takes the plunge today with a story from James Patrick Kelly that contemplates what it really means to be a witness. Read a sample or sign up to get the whole thing!

The Sunday Morning Transport retraces its steps today with a story from Naomi Kanakia (@naokan.bsky.social) that considers what it means for a life to be worth living. Free for everyone to read!

The Sunday Morning Transport takes one last road trip with a story from Izzy Wasserstein (@izzyxen.bsky.social) about a pair of friends with an unusual itinerary. Our last story in July is free for everyone to read!

The Sunday Morning Transport examines its origins today with a story from John Wiswell (@wiswell.bsky.social) that explores an unexpected theme park. All of our stories in July are free - check it out!

The Sunday Morning Transport still shows up for work today with a story from Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me) that examines employment, obligation, and loving your job. Read it here! All our stories are free in July - don't miss them.

The Sunday Morning Transport considers the possibilities today with a story from C. C. Finlay - @ccfinlay.bsky.social - that explores a new legend. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

This week, @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social takes the wheel to welcome readers to the groove — head over to www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/welcome-2-... and then check out the archives - so many good things to read! #sundaymorningtransport #shortfiction #speculativefiction

Are you subscribed to Sunday Morning Transport? YOU REALLY SHOULD BE - they're publishing so much magnificence - like this brilliant story by one of my favorite purveyors of climate futures, T.K. Rex!! www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/banded-iron @tkrex.bsky.social @morningtransport.bsky.social

Very excited to see Angi by Nibedita Sen in @morningtransport.bsky.social nominated! It was one of my 2024 favorites and Hugo Noms!

My story “Spinning Shadows into Stone” from @morningtransport.bsky.social gets mentioned in this list as well!

The Sunday Morning Transport rushes towards destiny with a story from T.K. Rex (@tkrex.bsky.social) about facing down monsters and other challenges. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport kicks off Pride Month with a story about wrath from Sarah Monette (@pennyvixen.bsky.social, aka Katherine Addison.) Available online for the first time, free to all!

The Sunday Morning Transport continues on its adventures with another story in Mary Anne Mohanraj's (@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social) Jump Space universe, following Anju into space for the third installment. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole thing (and the earlier episodes!)

The Sunday Morning Transport travels under an assumed name today with a story from Christoper East, a micro thriller where the practice of obfuscating reality may have more dangers than expected. Read a sample or find out how it ends by subscribing!

The Sunday Morning Transport contemplates infrastructure today with a story from Kelly Robson (@kellyrobson.com) about getting what you *really* want. Read a sample or subscribe to get this and every other story in our archives!

The Sunday Morning Transport sets sail this week with a story from Suzan Palumbo (@sillysyntax.bsky.social) about what is passed down through the generations. Free for everyone to read!

The Sunday Morning Transport gets off at a different stop today with a story from A.T. Greenblatt (@AtGreenblatt.bsky.social) that takes us on a gorgeously revealing underground adventure. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole thing!

The Sunday Morning Transport returns from a trip today with a story from F. Brett Cox about a young couple, a secret, and a sparkling surprise. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole thing!

The Sunday Morning Transport goes through a perfectly ordinary day today with a story from Thomas Ha (@thomasha.bsky.social) in which the future comes for us so subtly the heartbreak almost doesn’t hit until after. Read a sample or get the whole story here!

The Sunday Morning Transport climbs back to the heavens today with an Arkady Martine (@byzantienne.bsky.social) story making its first online appearance! Sumerian mythos, space pirates, and (fair warning) a distinctly adult tone, free for everyone to read!

The Sunday Morning Transports looks down the road today in a story from Leah Cypess (@leahcypess.bsky.social) about a multiverse hero who's just doing her job (that is, unless you ask her mother.) Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport looks in the mirror today with a story from Sarena Ulibarri (@sarenaulibarri.bsky.social) that explores the origin of art. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole thing! www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/spinning-s...

Hugo nominations close on Friday - we would be honored if you would consider our authors' excellent work!

The Sunday Morning Transport moves forward - or does it? - with a story from Eric Smith (@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social) about adjusting to the ceaseless march of time. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole story!

The Sunday Morning Transport gets an unexpected package today with a story from Stephanie Burgis (@stephanieburgis.bsky.social) that explores a magical side effect of lockdown. Free for everyone to read!

The Sunday Morning Transport takes a stroll today with a story from Marie Brennan (@swantower.bsky.social) about a lovely garden and its devoted gardener. Read a sample or subscribe!

The Sunday Morning Transport takes a look down a road not taken today with a story from Carrie Vaughn with an extraordinary prophesy, a secret history, and a very unusual duck. Read a sample or subscribe for the whole thing!

Very thankful to @morningtransport.bsky.social for publishing my weird little story "The Roach Mom". I love being among such excellent authors 🙏

I love this publication & I love the story I published there in 2024 & so proud to be in such excellent company! www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/lesser-dem...

Taking a moment to celebrate the wonderful @morningtransport stories of 2024 and their brilliant authors. It is an honor to work with each and every one of these writers each Sunday. If you are reading for awards (including Hugo, Stoker, and Nebulas) we appreciate your consideration!

I just read @johnchu.bsky.social's "Best of All Possible Worlds" in @morningtransport.bsky.social (open.substack.com/pub/thetrans...) and it's definitely my jam. I missed it in Asimov's, but reading it is like eating the most delicious scallion pancake you've ever had and desperately wanting more.