An Explorer Takes an Emotional Journey Across the Stars in This Afrosurreal Sci-Fi Tale
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Let the Star Explode” by Shingai Njeri Kagunda. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast. Enjoy!The Secret to Taika Waititi’s SuccessLet the Star ExplodeBeforeThe last picture that Karu has of her father alive is on the day of her graduation. She has this big smile that by the placing of her dimples makes it obvious that she is his daughter. He stands next…