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 aliens demanded total capitulation of Earth,” said President Soares. “We sent an emissary with our reply.” “Who did you send?” shuddered Meghan, the First Lady. “There were human volunteers, but we sent Alexa.” “You sent a household robot on … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alexa robot, Aliens, Diplomacy, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Speculative Fiction
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“It’s a magic mirror!” said Charles, the Senator’s majordomo. He aimed it towards the giant city. “In the reflection we can see the origins of things. See? The city of Megapolis began as a farmhouse.” “Really?” drawled Senator Graves, looking … Continue reading →
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Tagged Corrupt Politician, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Magic Mirror, Mega city, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tapeworm
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In Holder Bay, people sincerely believed a mermaid lived in the waters. Every year they held a lantern festival, hoping to hear her song once more. Becka placed her phone in the lantern to guard it from sand. “The ringtone … Continue reading →
Evan was starting to regret bringing Julian to the museum. The boy just couldn’t relate. He pointed to a display of plants, “Julian, look! That’s grass.” Julian squinted. “Is that an herb?” “No! It used to grow everywhere. People used … Continue reading →
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Tagged Children, Disbelief, Dystopian Future, Flash Fiction, Funny, Grass, Humor, Museum, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story
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Shinzo was beginning to question his girlfriend. She seemed overly concerned with material things, and he suspected she loved his inheritence more than him. All this came to a head at the shoe shop. Hiroko looked lovely in the red … Continue reading →
David Wind Hawk hopped nimbly from rock to rock. He enjoyed being a tour guide, even though this marked the first time he got stuck with a politician and his lawyer. David gestured. “And here is Vulture Rock. Navaho legend … Continue reading →
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Tagged Corrupt, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Politician, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Unusual Rock Formations, Urban Fantasy, Vulture
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The trio shuffled towards the boat. At their advanced age they proceeded slowly. “It’s a shame Human bodies wear out so quickly,” said Bernice. “True,” said Wade. “But we saw so much. The Pyramids, The Afghan markets.” “The living bridges … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aliens, Consciousness transfer, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Retirement, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Travel
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