Monthly Archives: May 2018

The Loss

Posted on May 27, 2018 by EagleAye

Paige and Dan were leaving the graveyard when they saw the robotic dogs beside a headstone. “Aw, look at them,” sighed Paige. “They’re crushed.” “How they be?” said Dan. “They’re robots.” “Not just robots. They’re Collie 3.0 models. They’ve got … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Artificial Consciousness, dogs, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Loss, Robot, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 18 Comments

Sergeant Roarke

Posted on May 20, 2018 by EagleAye

The tour guide led the group through the heavy stone walls of the bunker. Children ate ice cream. Parents wore touristy clothing they wouldn’t be caught dead in at home. “Aliens were coming,” said the tour guide. “One after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Attack, bunker, Colony Planet, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Sergeant York, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 14 Comments

Really Different

Posted on May 19, 2018 by EagleAye

Dr. Guzman saw her in obvious distress at the side of the road. He stopped the car and rushed to her aid. “What are you doing here?” he said. “Aliens just landed and all of San Ignacio de Velasco is … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Anglerfish, Bolivia, Flash Fiction, Funny, Giving birth, Humor, Pregnancy, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 21 Comments

Magic Boots

Posted on May 16, 2018 by EagleAye

Norton’s clothes were dusty and worn out. He was tired. He took his boots off and dipped his feet in the creek to cool off. Old Sheriff Tillerson didn’t abide no hobos. “Those boots look wore out,” he said. “Yeah, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Hobo, Homeless, Humor, Magic, Sheriff, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy | 45 Comments

The Disappointing Return

Posted on May 15, 2018 by EagleAye

Everyone knows about The Devil’s Triangle, but few heard of The Harrowing Hexagon. Army pilot, Greg Handy, accidentally flew his trainer aircraft into it and entered a strange shimmering cloud in 1941. Transported to an alternate world, he landed on … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alternate worlds, Devil's Triangle, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Island girls, Mass shootings, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 34 Comments

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2018 by EagleAye

It should’ve been a fun Mother’s Day at the museum. An ice cream seller offered cones to the young children, and they were delighted. But halfway through the exhibits, the same children squalled in terror and anguish, saying all sorts … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Elephants, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Mother's Day, portal gate, Science Fiction, Serengeti, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 27 Comments

Just Pics For Fun

Posted on May 10, 2018 by EagleAye

Found some fun pics on my camera to share. I even found some on my camera taken by Shey. When that moment of a beautiful picture arrives, you grab whatever camera is handy. Playing catch with Hannah and her hat. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photos | Tagged Backyard, Birds, Garden, Hannah, Nature, outdoors, Photography, Photos | 13 Comments

True News

Posted on May 9, 2018 by EagleAye

“The Intelligence Director is proactive at removing disruptive sources,” said Scorpio, Brent’s trainer for spy work. As they strolled through the city, a man fell off a tall building. “That was a foreign spy,” explained Scorpio. A reporter, crossing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Espionage, Fake News, Fishermen, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Spy | 46 Comments

Further Research

Posted on May 8, 2018 by EagleAye

Mischa checked her watch as she looked out the window. There was Jean-Pierre, walking up the street, right on time. “Is that him?” said her roommate, Natalie. “Yep. He’ll knock on my door by accident. We start talking, then go … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Dating, Flash Fiction, Funny, Ground Hog Day, Humor, Research, Romance, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 19 Comments

Global Big Day

Posted on May 7, 2018 by EagleAye

Sorry for no stories the past few days. Shey and I participated in Global Big Day. Each May, birdwatchers around the globe, “flock” to the countryside to count as many bird species as they can find. This year the goal … Continue reading →