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Trojan Sky
An adversarial apocalypse
Mar 11 • 
Richard Ngo
26
8
The Gentle Romance
I have a new story out with Asimov Press. It’s called The Gentle Romance, and it’s about living through the transition to utopia.
Jan 19 • 
Richard Ngo
20
1
From the Archives
The first story
Dec 27, 2024 • 
Richard Ngo
15
1
CIV
The parliamentary approach
Jun 15, 2024 • 
Richard Ngo
14
1
Notes from a Prompt Factory
I am a spiteful man. But I am aware of it, which is more than most can say.
Mar 10, 2024 • 
Richard Ngo
8
3
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No child left behind
Dec 17, 2023 • 
Richard Ngo
10
1
The Witness
Waking up in the future
Dec 3, 2023 • 
Richard Ngo
11
2
Jacob on the Precipice
A story of asteroids, anthropics, and angels
Sep 26, 2023 • 
Richard Ngo
8
Fixed Point: a love story
God is making excuses again, which is a real drag.
Jul 8, 2023 • 
Richard Ngo
9
1
Man in the Arena
Today Kurt’s out strafing.
Jun 25, 2023 • 
Richard Ngo
3
The Ones Who Endure
There’s a part of the hivemind that takes the form of a child in a dark basement, perpetually curled into a whimpering ball.
Jun 16, 2023 • 
Richard Ngo
5
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