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.

Realistic Combat: Better Is No Guarantee

Posted on November 28, 2020

I recently realized that some science fiction readers and also those curious about the machines of war sometimes have a skewed notion about how military systems should be compared. I find this by reading people’s thoughts about books/movies I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Essay | Tagged Battle of Thermopylae, Essay, F-4 Phantom, On Writing, Science Fiction, Space Combat, Spaceships, Star Wars, warfare | Leave a comment

Unfinished Business

Posted on November 18, 2020

Violet’s husband, George, hated her live-in sister’s parrot, Bobo. Violet hated the animal too, who cursed most vilely. George had sworn an oath to kill it someday. Three years slipped by after George’s untimely death, but since then a falcon … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Birds, Falcon, Flash Fiction, Life after death, Parrot, Reincarnation, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy | 21 Comments

An Unreported Affect

Posted on November 11, 2020

As I stared at my own reflection in the window, I took pity on him. Of course, he didn’t reflect anything at all. “It must be frustrating,” I said. “Stuck like that.” “You have no idea,” said the cloud of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged COVID-19, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Hunger, Scientist, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Vampires | 27 Comments

Spaceship Shields in Science Fiction

Posted on October 30, 2020

The Necessity of Shields in Space In so many science fiction stories involving spaceships, they almost always include shields on the vessels. Even in a real world scenario they’re important to have. Outside the protective magnetosphere and atmosphere of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Essay | Tagged Essay, Future Warfare, Science Fiction, Shields, Spaceship shields, Spaceships, Speculative Fiction, The Huralon Incident | 3 Comments

The Hard Life

Posted on October 21, 2020

My interview with famed monster killer, Gepard Baptiste, proved quite bizarre. Often, he paused to shoot out the cafe window, killing slobbering beasts with too many mouths, tentacles, and bat wings. “It’s a hard life,” said Baptiste, devouring a spoonful … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Ceviche, Expensive cuisine, Flash Fiction, Foie Gras, Funny, Humor, Monster Killer, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy | 14 Comments

The Strangest Case

Posted on October 14, 2020

FBI agents Dunbar and McKinney stood on the dock near the boat in question. The pizza deliveryman had long since fled his bicycle in terror. After the deliveryman’s outrageous claims, the two X-File cases agents had been dispatched . Both … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged FBI, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Piranha, Pizza Delivery, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, X-Files | 24 Comments

The Workaround

Posted on September 23, 2020

Beside the door, a string of garlic hung. An older woman answered the door. “Yes?” “Good evening!” said Bill. “I’m Bill. This is Joseph. Can we interest you in home security?” “It’s nighttime!” “Never too late for security, madame. May … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged antihistamine, Door to door sales, Flash Fiction, Funny, Garlic, Humor, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Vampires | 34 Comments

Necessary Things

Posted on September 16, 2020

Randy sat beside a blanket with assorted objects he hoped to sell. The small business supported him pretty well through his homelessness. He’d been drug-free for five years, but now he wondered if those years eating magic mushrooms was coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Homeless, Humor, Magic Mushrooms, Science Fiction, Shape Shifters, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 15 Comments

The Obvious Faux-pas

Posted on September 9, 2020

Elaine loved shopping at Down Island Traders. Despite the rustic exterior, everyone in the “in-crowd” shopped there. As she entered, she stopped, shocked by what she saw. The woman sitting at a table with a latte obviously had antennae, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Alien, Fashion, Faux Pas, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Open minded, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 48 Comments

The Measure of an Alien

Posted on August 19, 2020

The first known human-alien amalgamation occurred in Roanoke, VA in 1879. The wealthy widow, Imelda Pitts, had been wooed by bachelors from across the county, desiring her mostly for her money. The men organized demonstrations of physical strength before her … Continue reading →