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Tag Archives: Science Fiction
The First Court Martial
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
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An Unexpected Problem
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
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Missing Something
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
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Tagged Cryogenics, Ferry, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Tsunami
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Practical Considerations
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
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Tagged Braille, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Nanotechnology, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Skywriting, Speculative Fiction
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You Can’t Go Home
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
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Tagged Burj Khalifa, Degrasse-Tyson, Dubai, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Habitat, Speculative Fiction
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Oops Over Miami
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
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Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Miami, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship, Stealth
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The Butler Does It
After retiring from the Special Forces Wallace Curry couldn’t give up the excitement of his previous profession. He turned to burglary for money and excitement. He cased Dintermouth Castle by attending a party there. He learned the young inheritor, Rex … Continue reading
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Tagged Burglary, Butler, Castle, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Robot, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story
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