Welcome to Better Worlds, The Verge's new series of short fiction, audio, and animation that explores how technology can shape our society and environment in better, more equitable ways. Starting on January 16th, Verge Extras will feature five original fiction stories by a diverse roster of science fiction authors who take a more optimistic view of what lies ahead in ways both large and small, fantastical and everyday.Better Worlds release schedule:January 16th, 2019“Online Reunion” by Leigh AlexanderA young journalist chronicling a vintage e-pet reunion gets more than she expected.January 23rd, 2019“The Burn” by Peter TieryasAs people around the world fall victim to The Burn, AR researchers begin to suspect a pattern.January 20th, 2019“Monsters in Their Season” by Cadwell TurnbullAn island commonwealth integrates an AI to defend itself against a worsening hurricane season.February 6th, 2019“Skin City” by Kelly RobsonA street performer gets into trouble after falling for a radical priv
