Author Archives: EagleAye

About EagleAye

I like looking at the serious subjects in the news and seeking the lighter side of the issue. I love satire and spoofs. I see the ridiculous side of things all the time, and my goal is to share that light-hearted view.

Room Service

Posted on April 6, 2022 by EagleAye

Sitting in their BnB room, two aliens plotted the end of the world. Rijnyt gobbled down his asparagus and brie crepe and said, “This Earth food is so incredible. I will miss it!” Caynajt tapped at his computer. “I know. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, BnB, Crepe, End of the World, Flash Fiction, Foodies, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 9 Comments

Ukraine under attack by Russia

Posted on February 26, 2022 by EagleAye

I stand with Ukraine, and condemn Russia’s illegal war. Below, a Ukrainian woman gives a Russian soldier a piece of her mind. God bless her, she’s got balls. Rumors abound about “The Ghost of Kyiv”. A Ukrainian Mig-29 pilot apparently … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Geo-Politics, Military | Tagged Aerial Combat, Illegal war, Russia, Solidarity, Ukraine, Ukraine News, warfare | 8 Comments

Anything

Posted on January 26, 2022 by EagleAye

The waiter said, “Welcome to Harrington’s Restaurant where anything is possible.” “Menus?” said Mitch as he and Sylvie sat. “No need. Order anything.” “Anything?” “Anything.” Mitch snorted. “I’ll have the rib of Woolly Rhino.” “Stop it, Mitch,” groaned Sylvie. “Very … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Restaurant, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Wooly Rhino | 11 Comments

A Delayed Decision

Posted on January 12, 2022 by EagleAye

Dalton Blakesley looked out over the English Coast. He turned to a tall fellow he knew as Jordan. “You can really fix this time loop I’m stuck in?” “We can,” said Jordan. “Our technology is that advanced.” Dalton had relived … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Ground Hog's day, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Spitfire, Time loop | 19 Comments

Fat and Juicy

Posted on November 24, 2021 by EagleAye

In an old Chinatown lab, Arleigh said, “This Universal Translator is incredible.” A turkey wandering the lab said, “Gobble-gobble.” The translator beeped and intoned, “More food!” Preston held up a device. “That’s nothing. This Genifier will switch on the ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Genetic Switches, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Terror Bird, Thanksgiving, Turkey | 13 Comments

The Battle Plan

Posted on November 3, 2021 by EagleAye

General Hawkins spoke on the phone as he walked through the creche of Earth’s last-living humans. “We’re out of time. We’ll never survive the alien assault.” Just then, a little girl pulled his sleeve and pointed to toys she’d arranged … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Invasion, Battle Plan, Children, Flash Fiction, Last Humans, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, warfare | 27 Comments

An Overabundance Of Courage

Posted on October 27, 2021 by EagleAye

Unmanned probes “maybe” found life in Jupiter. Nothing was certain, and this brought fearless entrepreneur and adventurer, Jeb Newcastle into the orbit of Jupiter. The press took pictures as Newcastle stood before his probe. “The first mission should be unmanned,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Entrepreneur, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Jupiter, Probe, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 27 Comments

Culture Shock

Posted on September 22, 2021 by EagleAye

Evan had come a long way from his remote Appalachian home. Heck, as early as 2137, he was first in town to own a cell phone. And now he visited the big city of Harper’s Ferry to board a starship … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Appalachian Mountains, Flash Fiction, Funny, Hillbilly, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Speculative Fiction | 2 Comments

The Bane Of Communication

Posted on August 4, 2021 by EagleAye

I haven’t been posting much lately. Sorry about that. I had been writing so intensely for so long, I guess I suffered from a certain amount of burnout. I needed a change for a little while. I didn’t have writer’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Life, Europa, First Contact, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony | 17 Comments

The Welcoming Present

Posted on April 14, 2021 by EagleAye

Aliens Ixtlan and Yltec stood beneath the micro-brewery’s broken pipe, fish-like mouths agape to catch the torrent of fluid. Up until now, the highly touted human beer hadn’t impressed, but this was different. “Amazing!” said Ixtlan. “I’ve never tasted anything … Continue reading →