The Holes and John Smith

"The Holes and John Smith" by Edward W. Ludwig is a science fiction tale that transports readers to a space lounge where a down-on-their-luck band's destiny intertwines with a time-traveling musician. Plagued by the potential loss of their gig, the band finds unexpected salvation in John Smith and his strange instrument, the Zloomph. As the band skyrockets to success, John's perplexing obsession to return home and his abrupt fade-out leaves the band questioning the nature of their bizarre encounter. Through melodic encounters and puzzling disappearances, the story is a testament to the unexpected twists of fate that can change the rhythm of existence.