Monthly Archives: June 2017

Knowing Everything

Posted on June 28, 2017 by EagleAye

The foiled kidnapping attempt in Morocco left Martin rattled. His rescuer, Yeshaya, led him down an alley to a tiny restaurant. Sipping tea Martin said, “Why is the Mossad watching over me?” Yeshaya said, “The CIA asked us to help. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Espionage, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Morocco, Mossad, Shawarma, Short Fiction, Short Story | 33 Comments

Garden Gnomes Are Everywhere

Posted on June 27, 2017 by EagleAye

Gerrold’s Gnome Emporium rested beside the highway in Southwestern Montana. The remote location was beautiful, but business was slow. Gerrold wanted to increase sales. He started importing exotic sculptures from everywhere. Susan loved the Emporium. She skipped her way through … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Communion Book, Flash Fiction, Funny, Garden Gnome, Greys, Humor, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 19 Comments

The First Court Martial

Posted on June 25, 2017 by EagleAye

The planetary colony of Franca was small. The population of 600 split perfectly between men and women. Due to the complexities of human sexuality this produced less than 300 couples. Colonel Baird and his Marines counted themselves among the population. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Planet, Colony, Exotic Plants, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Sexuality, Short Fiction, Short Story | 18 Comments

An Unexpected Problem

Posted on June 23, 2017 by EagleAye

Harlen knew Lester had a heart condition. That’s why he worried. As he pulled up to the farmhouse he breathed a sigh of relief. Lester stood there, waving. “Damn, son!” said Harlen, joining Lester on the porch. “You had me … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Chicken, Flash Fiction, Funny, Hearing Loss, Humor, Mutant, Rooster, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 16 Comments

Missing Something

Posted on June 21, 2017 by EagleAye

Stephen fell asleep while waiting to board the ferry. He awoke, still waiting to enter , but the ferry looked strange. He turned. His middle-aged wife Leslie looked twenty years younger. “Okay, Dad?” Stephen turned to Tabatha, their sixteen year … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Cryogenics, Ferry, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Tsunami | 33 Comments

Practical Considerations

Posted on June 20, 2017 by EagleAye

Dr. Thorogood looked up into the sky with pride. As the sun slipped low in the sky, the pattern of clouds contrasted beautifully. “Isn’t it fantastic?” he said. “I suppose so,” said Paul Lords, tech reporter at large. “How does … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Braille, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Nanotechnology, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Skywriting, Speculative Fiction | 16 Comments

Too Heavy

Posted on June 18, 2017 by EagleAye

Vincenzo was proud of the metal eagle he’d bought. He couldn’t believe the low price he got for it at the market. Giaco had concerns. “Why would such a beautiful sculpture be so cheap?” A powerful man, he tried to … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Eagle, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Italy, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Sculpture, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 28 Comments

You Can’t Go Home

Posted on June 17, 2017 by EagleAye

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was once the tallest building in the world. Decades later its glory faded. When Priyansh grew up there, the apartments were slums. Priyansh was smart and ambitious, though. He became the only Rhodes Scholar the … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Burj Khalifa, Degrasse-Tyson, Dubai, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Habitat, Speculative Fiction | 18 Comments

Oops Over Miami

Posted on June 14, 2017 by EagleAye

The lights of a kilometer-long starship pierced the clouds. Some people stared in awe, many screamed and ran for cover, one held up sign reading, “Take me away, please!” Chaos reigned. *** Aboard the ship, on Earth Overwatch, Captain Smyiirt … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Miami, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship, Stealth | 45 Comments

The Butler Does It

Posted on June 13, 2017 by EagleAye

After retiring from the Special Forces Wallace Curry couldn’t give up the excitement of his previous profession. He turned to burglary for money and excitement. He cased Dintermouth Castle by attending a party there. He learned the young inheritor, Rex … Continue reading →