Aurealis #93 contains features the atmospheric and evocative 'Always' by Si Wang, Meryl Stenhouse's elliptical and allusive exploration of the connection between past times and today in 'Collected Emails from Nicole Hume, Graduate Student, Location Unknown', and Michael Johnston's 'The Trees', where darkness abides. We also have Chris Large's fascinating interview with Francesca Haig, author of 'The Fire Sermon' – plus reviews, Ross Hamilton's thought-provoking 'Beam me up, Scotty:' The Impact of Science Fiction on Scientific Development, outstanding art and more.