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Tag Archives: Science Fiction
The Welcoming Present
Aliens Ixtlan and Yltec stood beneath the micro-brewery’s broken pipe, fish-like mouths agape to catch the torrent of fluid. Up until now, the highly touted human beer hadn’t impressed, but this was different. “Amazing!” said Ixtlan. “I’ve never tasted anything … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Aliens, Beer, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Micro Brewery, Plumbing, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
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The Strongest Defense
Brzilit’Ang walked with his bags up the stairs to his apartment. He stripped out of his human shell and unfurled ten tentacles. At the hyperspace signalling computer, he sent a message to the invasion fleet: Earth defenses still too powerful. … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Alcohol, Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Invasion Fleet, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tentacles
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Plausible Animal Behavior
I love watching movies with dinosaurs. The CGI these days is so impressive, the dinos look like living animals. Unfortunately, as I get on a dino kick and watch through my collection, the behavior of the animals in some of … Continue reading
The Weak Spot
The armies of sixteen nations struck at the rampaging alien machine. They tried bombs, lasers, microwave weapons, achieving nothing. Finally, they dispatched Colonel Connelly Ekstrum. Known for being cool under fire, he stood still as the ten-story tall machine stepped … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Aliens, Cool Under Fire, Flash Fiction, Funny, Giant Robot, Humor, Rampage, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Weak Spot
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The Whistleblower
I expected a whistleblower case. I met her at the boardwalk. Esmerelda sat looking at the gantry where humanity’s first interstellar spaceship took off. “It was a small design firm,” she said. “Everyone did lots of jobs. He hired me … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Interstellar, Revenge, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, unequal pay, Whistleblower
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2020 Blues
Max and Archie ran into the house to avoid the hail of meteorites bombarding Earth. “We should never have time-traveled here,” wailed Archie. “2020 is the worst year ever.” “Not to worry,” said Max. “I’ll get us out. We’ll find … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged 2020, Dirk Gently, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, meteor swarm, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Time Travel
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Realistic Combat: Better Is No Guarantee
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
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Spaceship Shields in Science Fiction
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
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The Strangest Case
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
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Necessary Things
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
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