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Tag Archives: Science Fiction
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
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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
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Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Homeless, Humor, Magic Mushrooms, Science Fiction, Shape Shifters, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
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The Obvious Faux-pas
Elaine loved shopping at Down Island Traders. Despite the rustic exterior, everyone in the “in-crowd” shopped there. As she entered, she stopped, shocked by what she saw. The woman sitting at a table with a latte obviously had antennae, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alien, Fashion, Faux Pas, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Open minded, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
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The Measure of an Alien
The first known human-alien amalgamation occurred in Roanoke, VA in 1879. The wealthy widow, Imelda Pitts, had been wooed by bachelors from across the county, desiring her mostly for her money. The men organized demonstrations of physical strength before her … Continue reading
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Tagged Alien, alien sex, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Omelette, Romance with cooking, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, The measure of a man
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Do Walking Tanks Make Sense?
I can recall back in the day when I watched “The Empire Strikes Back” in the theater. To this day, my favorite scene in the movie was the AT-ATs. I’d never before imagined a giant walking tank. My mouth fell … Continue reading
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Tagged AT-AT, Boston Robotics, Empire Strikes Back, Essay, M1A2 Abrams, Mecha, Modern Fighting Tanks, Modern Warfare, Science Fiction, Walking Tanks
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Tourists
Tourists “I think his communication skills were poor,” said Pol’Hy’Stin. His antennae flit back and forth, tasting the air. “It must be,” agreed Gol’Na’Shul. “We’ve had no trouble at all.” Pol’Hy’Stin returned from taking yet another picture with fellow tourists. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aliens, Costume, Flash Fiction, Funny, Hollywood, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, War of the Worlds
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Tank Design
Combat reporter Bryce Monoghan peered between the train cars. At five-kilometers he could easily see the thirty-meter tall, alien walking war machine. “Aren’t you terrified?” he said. Lieutenant Cohen said, “No. Why?” “Well, it’s huge, imposing, threatening.” “Yep. It’s very … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced warfare, Alien, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Main Battle Tank, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Walking Tank
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Critical Equipment
Jennylyn found the package outside the lab. She brought it in, wondering what it was. Professor Blumquist was elated. “At last! The very thing I need to combat this pandemic,” said Blumquist. As the new lab assistant, Jennylyn still wasn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Coronavirus, Flash Fiction, Food, Funny, Humor, mad genius, Mocha machine, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Warp Drive
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Seize The High Ground
Hey everyone. My new short story, Seize The High Ground, is now available for less than a cup of coffee! A mere 99 cents. Here’s a brief description. Commander Uriel Boyd has a problem. He needs to rescue the ship’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Carriers, Science Fiction, Seize The High Ground, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Combat, Spaceship, Speculative Fiction, Starship
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