Tag Archives: Science Fiction

Fertilizer

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

The ivy, growing outside the abandoned building, turned to the trumpet vine and said, “At first I thought this was a mistake.” “Why?” said the trumpet vine. “The intelligent plants growing inside are thriving, and will soon take over the … Continue reading →

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Troublemaker

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

Billy-Joe never meant to cause trouble, but he had an uncanny talent for finding it. So when he stumbled across the intergalactic transit station, teeming with thousands of alien species, he vowed to stay out of trouble. Hungry, he praised … Continue reading →

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The Terror

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

“OMG,” said Brittany. “Her butt is so big!” Though new to the school, Brittany’s looks ensured she was popular, and she used that popularity like a terror weapon. “Don’t talk about Angie’s butt,” hissed the girls around her. “It’s not … Continue reading →

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The Head Will Roll

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

Henry Wilchert made money the old-fashioned way; with cost overruns and outrageous product prices. He wanted to expand out of pharmaceuticals and into defense contracts. So he toured SpiderArmor before his hostile takeover. Company owner, Gavin DuPuy, showed off the … Continue reading →

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Voracious Predatory Beast

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Constable Earhart was showing the rookie around. He pointed to a giant snail on a window. “That’s an alien snail. It comes from a planet full of voracious predatory beasts.” “Seems slow,” said rookie Constable Billingsly. “It is. Yesterday, it … Continue reading →

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The Conquered

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

General Al’Purathon slouched before the open fire pit. “We traveled four-hundred light-years as conquerors,” he murmured. “Our ships are indestructible, our weapons irresistible. Yet with our finest warriors, Earth has laid us low.” Angrily, he placed a marshmallow on a … Continue reading →

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Rapid Evolution

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

Aboard an alien starship, Captain Xom mourned for Agent Yuwl. “The humans in Smithtown, Alabama mistook him for a goat and ate him.” “Far worse than that,” howled Scientist Pewf. “His unusual DNA might’ve combined with humans to create a … Continue reading →

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