Tag Archives: Satire

The Essential Problem

Posted on April 15, 2020 by EagleAye

Like many across the city, Jeff had caught the Pigeon Virus. Quarantined, he sat on the roof of his apartment building with his also-infected neighbor, Bill. “This virus is a pain,” said Bill. “No kidding,” said Jeff. “Stuck at home.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Coronavirus, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Pandemic, quarantine, Satire, Science Fiction, self isolation, Short Fiction, Short Story | 27 Comments

The True Essence

Posted on August 29, 2018 by EagleAye

“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 →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Corrupt Politician, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Magic Mirror, Mega city, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tapeworm | 45 Comments

A Matter of Taste

Posted on July 29, 2018 by EagleAye

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 →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Corrupt, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Politician, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Unusual Rock Formations, Urban Fantasy, Vulture | 28 Comments

A Study In Karma

Posted on July 11, 2018 by EagleAye

Levi was desperately poor, living off the grid in the wilds of Appalachia. Some days, he didn’t eat, the hunting was so poor. He was quite surprised when he found a serial killer in his wild boar trap. He took … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Appalachia, Cannibalism, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Off the grid, Satire, Serial Killer, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 46 Comments

The Misfire

Posted on July 10, 2018 by EagleAye

On the tiny isle of Miklos, resorts sprouted up everywhere. The super-rich and the famous flocked to its opulent hotels and warm seas. Here, Niko plied his gold-digging trade. He found her sitting in a beach chair, broad-rimmed hat flowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Gigalo, Gold-digging, Humor, Romance, Satire, Seagulls, Short Fiction, Short Story | 13 Comments

The Decision

Posted on June 27, 2018 by EagleAye

Piper worked on her latest music composition, looping parts through her keyboard while adding another part on guitar. An alien crashed through her door, blasters raised in tentacles. “Ohmigosh!” squeaked Piper. “Are you abducting me?” Hah’zul’s mission was indeed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Abduction, Difficult Decision, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Music, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 50 Comments

Electric Sheep

Posted on June 23, 2018 by EagleAye

Ben and Roger stood looking over Roger’s field. Sheep wandered across the pastoral setting. Ben grunted. “Robot Electric Sheep. Now I’ve seen it all.” “My house robot dreamed it up,” said Roger. “You can’t get wool from them, though.” “Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged England, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Robots, Satire, Science Fiction, Sheep, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 25 Comments

Imaginary Materials

Posted on June 20, 2018 by EagleAye

Evan finally attended the Speculative Fiction Writers conference. Luckily veteran scifi writer, Gordon Peck, agreed to show him around. “The whole thing is held on a holodeck where anything is possible,” explained Gordon as they crossed a canal. Evan noticed … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Bolognium, Canal, Fictional Materials, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Writer's Conference | 36 Comments

True News

Posted on May 9, 2018 by EagleAye

“The Intelligence Director is proactive at removing disruptive sources,” said Scorpio, Brent’s trainer for spy work. As they strolled through the city, a man fell off a tall building. “That was a foreign spy,” explained Scorpio. A reporter, crossing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Espionage, Fake News, Fishermen, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Spy | 46 Comments

Further Research

Posted on May 8, 2018 by EagleAye

Mischa checked her watch as she looked out the window. There was Jean-Pierre, walking up the street, right on time. “Is that him?” said her roommate, Natalie. “Yep. He’ll knock on my door by accident. We start talking, then go … Continue reading →