Monthly Archives: April 2017

Fly in the Machine

Posted on April 30, 2017 by EagleAye

Norton held the tiny surveillance drone in his hand. “Can you believe it?” he complained. “Director Fuchs is halting this project.” “Unbelievable,” sympathized Gordon. “It looks exactly like a fly. It’s got infrared, CO2 detectors, wireless comms, onboard expert systems, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Espionage, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Insect Drone, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Surveillance, Technology | 17 Comments

The Probability Engine

Posted on April 29, 2017 by EagleAye

Mayor of Chicago, Rupert Johnson was furious. He shouted at his Chief of Staff, Marion Caldwell. “This is a disaster! ” “But sir,” said Marion. “You wanted innovative ideas.” “But not this!” The native Chicagoan loved his city. The horrific … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Bratwurst, Chicago, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gun Violence, Humor, Satire, Sauerkraut, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 26 Comments

The Heavenly Encounter

Posted on April 27, 2017 by EagleAye

Jenny joined her grandfather on the bench beside the gravestone. “Here’s your lunch, Grandpa,” she said. “Thanks!” He accepted the sandwich. “I’m famished.” “You know, Grandpa. Ghosts don’t get hungry.” Grandpa patted her knee condescendingly. “You’re sweet, pumpkin.” She left … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Died and Gone to Heaven, Flash Fiction, Funny, Ghost, Humor, Padma Lakshmi, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Top Chef | 28 Comments

The Great Idea

Posted on April 26, 2017 by EagleAye

Molly and Mandy were identical twins. Everyone thought so anyway. You see, both of them were invisible. H.G. Wells’ invisible man could put on clothes and be seen. With M&M, anything touching their skin turned invisible too, including their clothes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Invisible, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Trance, Twins, Unlimited Energy | 12 Comments

The Taxman Ceramic-eth

Posted on April 25, 2017 by EagleAye

Cody the bartender placed the home brew before IRS investigator, Greg Harkness. The mug was beautifully wrought in blue and white Chinese porcelain. Greg never expected something like that in the little town of Collins, Louisiana. “Wow, Cody!” he exclaimed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Blue and white china, Curse, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, IRS, porcelain, Short Fiction, Short Story, Taxman, Urban Fantasy | 20 Comments

The Rules of Devouring

Posted on April 23, 2017 by EagleAye

Marion’s house in New York was tiny, and her yard was smaller. Nevertheless, she insisted on a lush garden. She mounted brackets on the wall to place more pots. She even mounted pots up the trunk of her cherry blossom … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, New York, Pitcher Plant, Rude, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 24 Comments

On Time

Posted on April 19, 2017 by EagleAye

“You’re late, Miss Beauregard!” spat Mr. Chumworthy. “Only one minute, sir!” “Late is late.” Beauregard hadn’t advanced beyond Junior Librarian in six years. The curvaceous and slothful Miss Buxley achieved Senior Librarian in only six months! Luckily, Beauregard had her … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, History, Humor, Librarian, Magic, Sexist Boss, Short Fiction, Short Story, Urban Fantasy | 40 Comments

The Advantages of Low-Tech

Posted on April 18, 2017 by EagleAye

Earth was invaded by aliens in 1877. No one knows because a Kansas farmer single-handedly stopped it. Horace MacCauley was a former gunfighter. He gave up killing because growing potatoes wasn’t nearly as stressful. He liked to stay sharp though. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien, Colt Peacemaker, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gunfighter, Humor, Low-tech, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 31 Comments

The Time Dragon

Posted on April 16, 2017 by EagleAye

Peg saw the dragon the first time when her mother gave the clock to her. She was frightened at first, but then it began speaking to her. “I’m a Time Dragon,” it said. “You keep time?” she asked. “Close. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Clock, Dragon, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Protector, Short Fiction, Short Story, Single Mother, Urban Fantasy | 11 Comments

Going Back Home

Posted on April 15, 2017 by EagleAye

Twenty years before, Henare and Matiu’s tribe found the alien teleportal. The two Maori warriors entered it, and since then they’d journeyed to 48 alien planets. They missed home, but Time Dilation* spoiled their homecoming. “I miss Rongo’s roasted Moa*,” … Continue reading →