The Eyes Have It

"The Eyes Have It" by James McKimmey, Jr. is a science fiction story set on Mars, where leaders of the new colony grapple with paranoia and suspicion. The tale highlights the themes of identity and deception as President Heidel, head of the Superior Council, grows convinced that a Martian has infiltrated their group. Fuelled by distrust, Heidel orchestrates a tense dinner, intending to expose the imposter by revealing their glowing Martian eyes in darkness with a specially prepared wine. The plot thickens as Heidel prepares to extinguish the lights, only to discover the startling truth that all his colleagues are Martians, leaving him in a precarious and ironic situation.