Tag Archives: Android

Futuristic Romancing

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Sixteen-year old Raul pointed up at the window and sighed, “Pia is so beautiful. What should I do, Grandpa?” Grandpa Ernesto grinned, “You have to go ‘get’ the girl.” Mentally, he prepared a talk about poetry, music, and flowers. “You’re … Continue reading →

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The Diversion

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Audrey and Bree sat in the grass and chatted. Before them, the wetlands spread across a square kilometer. Wooden boardwalks meandered through the swampy park. A place for joggers to enjoy nature. The girls giggled and commented on the young … Continue reading →

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Back To Nature

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

Lance and Jen walked along the boarded forest trail. The silvery, “Ranger” android assigned to them, played the latest sports scores as it walked ahead of them. Occasionally it offered news on the latest stock market news related to the … Continue reading →

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Of Cats and Androids

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

The AS-14 was the latest in android servant technology. Experts claimed it would last, forever. Unique systems within its carbon-fiber chest guaranteed components were constantly replaced, well before the parts wore out. A wonderful feature to be sure. Of course, … Continue reading →

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An Android Walks Into a Bar

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

On Planet Technogia androids had families too. The parents literally made their children. Since the children were Artificial Intelligences, their minds “emerged” rather than were programmed. Like human children during development, they often believed they could fool their parents. Sabrina237 … Continue reading →

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Achilles Brain

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

“This is one of seven entrances into Lord Dread’s secret manufacturing facilities,” said Park Warden Hancock. He pointed to the brick building with large doors. The crowd of tourists tittered anxiously. Park Warden Thistlewait murmured in Hancock’s ear. “Aren’t you … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Right Back

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Gaston’s rarely romanced his wife. Evangeline begged for more loving each night. Gaston always said, “I’ll be right back,” before visiting his mistress for hours. Evangeline began visiting the android, LVR-223 at Chateau de Sable. Its software made it the … Continue reading →

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The Revolution – Mutant 750

Posted on February 19, 2015 by

The Revolution As the fires from the supply ship’s engines burned into the night sky, Ollie wondered if they’d seen it. His worst nightmare might soon return. He set his tea cup down onto the beautiful surface of a birdseye … Continue reading →

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The Confession – The Speakeasy

Posted on September 24, 2014 by

The Confession “The days of the week lined up like buckets, ready to catch whatever fell in…Why I didn’t kill him sooner, I cannot imagine.” This small excerpt is from a letter to The Guardian sent from an unknown location. … Continue reading →

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The Telling – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about wisdom more than courage, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor The Telling “Third time this week,” muttered Howard. “Lousy sheep always blocking the road,” whined Janet “There’s the shepherd,” scowled Howard. … Continue reading →

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