Monthly Archives: November 2017

It Could Be Worse

Posted on November 29, 2017 by EagleAye

Maureen had driven all night ’til morning. The coffee kept her awake, but now she had to go…Go…GO! The abandoned building had no door on the bathroom. The toilet was dusty, covered with animal footprints. It was gruesome, but Maureen … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Dirty Toilet, Driving all night, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Funny, Having to pee, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 40 Comments

The Little Gully

Posted on November 28, 2017 by EagleAye

World War III didn’t start because the oil ran out. It started because more people wanted oil than production could match. Three quarters of Humanity perished in the nuclear fires and radioactive clouds. But that’s okay. That meant remaining survivors … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Giant insects, Humor, Nuclear War, Oil Shortage, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, The Grand Canyon, World War Three | 15 Comments

Remover of Problems

Posted on November 26, 2017 by EagleAye

Hieronymus Greenwich stood beside the lighthouse at Wellington Bay. Generals called him, “Remover of Problems.” A mile away in a specially fortified position, Member of Parliament Roger Cogsworth gazed through binoculars at Greenwich. “That’s it?” he grumbled. “Our defense against … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Invasion, Corrupt Politician, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Hyperspace, Member of Parliament, Multiverse, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 19 Comments

Communications: Faster Than Wisdom

Posted on November 25, 2017 by EagleAye

The UFO Hunters convention, held near Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight, boasted thousands attending. Enthusiasts from around the world gathered to share pet conspiracy theories. Suddenly, someone pointed skyward into the fog…and screamed. Chaos erupted as people reacted … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Airship, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Isle of Wight, Nuclear Attack, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, UFO | 33 Comments

The Silver Lining

Posted on November 21, 2017 by EagleAye

Keith and Aubry saw it happen whilst standing on the shore of Lake Erie. Watching the city of Detroit die was curiously beautiful, a sunset at 3:17 in the afternoon. Luckily, scientists provided enough warning. They saw the hundred-meter asteroid … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Asteroid Strike, City Evacuation, Dark Humor, Detroit, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Silver Lining | 14 Comments

The Lost War

Posted on November 19, 2017 by EagleAye

Many countries wanted access to Dr. Taggart’s home and his computer files. Inside, his experiments with superdense-storage batteries promised to revolutionize transportation. The country that controlled the batteries would become the next “hyper-power.” A Praying Mantis crawled up the wall, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, GPS, Hi-Tech Batteries, Humor, Industrial Espionage, Insect drones, Research, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 6 Comments

How Sharks Are Smart

Posted on November 18, 2017 by EagleAye

Science reporter James Henretty found the two sharing notes on the beach at the Encrucijada Reserve. They easily agreed to an interview. James said, “I understand you’re combining animal DNA with Human DNA. Most countries have regulations preventing that. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Altered DNA, Flash Fiction, Funny, genetic modification, Humor, Politicians, Science Fiction, Scientists, Sharks, Short Fiction, Short Story | 21 Comments

The Difficult Retirement

Posted on November 15, 2017 by EagleAye

The fire trucks arrived quickly. They knew the address well. As usual, the fire was localized and the team put the flames out quickly. Fire Chief Walton was still unhappy. He stomped up the stairs to Apartment 17. Johnny answered … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Fantastic Four, Fire fighters, Flash Fiction, Funny, Human Torch, Humor, Retirement, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 40 Comments

The Translation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by EagleAye

The scientists huddled jabbering excitedly. The time traveling team had convinced a Native-American to return with them. At last, the meaning of the enigmatic South-Western Native-American pictographs could be conclusively decoded. Everyone from the anthropological team inserted translator earbuds. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Anthropolgy, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Native American, Pictographs, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Social Media, Time Travel | 18 Comments

The Water Folk

Posted on November 12, 2017 by EagleAye

The town of Bailey grew faster than other small towns. Its town council and individual businessman all made savvy decisions. Outsiders never knew why, but locals thanked the Water Folk. Water Folk arrived on comets more than two billion years … Continue reading →