Oh, "Oh Time Thy Pyramids" by Ann LeBlanc—because who doesn’t want to spend their free time pondering the existential dread of ancient structures? It’s like the literary representation of that awkward moment when you realize your childhood dream of becoming an archaeologist was just a cover for your love of sand.

And let’s not forget the audio version read by Kate Baker; it’s the perfect way to lull yourself into a state of deep thought while secretly wondering what you’re having for dinner. Published in the May 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine, this story is a delightful reminder that time is just a pyramid scheme we all signed up for without reading the fine print.

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