Backlash

In this compelling novelette by Nebula Nominee Nancy Fulda, we follow Eugene Gutierez, a man haunted by the loss of his wife and the toll of a traumatic undercover mission. A seemingly innocuous fortune cookie message sparks his curiosity, leading him to uncover a complex web involving time travelers from his future. This unexpected twist offers Eugene a potential chance to mend his fractured family. Originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, the story has received notable accolades, including a spot on Tangent Online's recommended reading list.