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.

The First Court Martial

Posted on June 25, 2017

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 | 10 Comments

An Unexpected Problem

Posted on June 23, 2017

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 | 9 Comments

Missing Something

Posted on June 21, 2017

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 | 31 Comments

Practical Considerations

Posted on June 20, 2017

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

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 | 26 Comments

You Can’t Go Home

Posted on June 17, 2017

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

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 →