From the Ice Incarnate — Joe Vasicek

When Michael Anderson wakes up from cryo at a distant alien star, he has no idea how cold and alone he'd feel. No idea, that is, until his sole mission partner starts to die in the thawing process.

Twenty light-years from the nearest human being, cut off completely from anyone who could help them, Michael must act quickly to save her -- but if passing through cryo is like passing through death, what does that mean for those who come out alive?

A 3,500 word excerpt from GENESIS EARTH. Won first place in the 2009 Mayhew short story contest at Brigham Young University.