R. F. Daniels writes speculative fiction that has been described as “devastating” and “horrifying” and “like an episode of Black Mirror but more queer”. They appreciate the latter comparison despite the rhyme.
Published in State of Matter magazine, “Mismatch” takes place fully in a virtual world, where uploaded human consciousnesses exist without physical bodies. It was inspired in large part by fears around traveling as a nonbinary person in a world that expects (and often demands) a binary gender.
“Unforgettable”, published in Volume 4 of Club Chicxulub, is a look at the culture of celebrity worship and the erosion of privacy, set in a relatively near future where memories can be uploaded, shared, and experienced by anyone who wants them.
