Tag Archives: Speculative Fiction

Anything

Posted on January 26, 2022 by EagleAye

The waiter said, “Welcome to Harrington’s Restaurant where anything is possible.” “Menus?” said Mitch as he and Sylvie sat. “No need. Order anything.” “Anything?” “Anything.” Mitch snorted. “I’ll have the rib of Woolly Rhino.” “Stop it, Mitch,” groaned Sylvie. “Very … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Restaurant, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Wooly Rhino | 11 Comments

A Delayed Decision

Posted on January 12, 2022 by EagleAye

Dalton Blakesley looked out over the English Coast. He turned to a tall fellow he knew as Jordan. “You can really fix this time loop I’m stuck in?” “We can,” said Jordan. “Our technology is that advanced.” Dalton had relived … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Ground Hog's day, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Spitfire, Time loop | 19 Comments

Fat and Juicy

Posted on November 24, 2021 by EagleAye

In an old Chinatown lab, Arleigh said, “This Universal Translator is incredible.” A turkey wandering the lab said, “Gobble-gobble.” The translator beeped and intoned, “More food!” Preston held up a device. “That’s nothing. This Genifier will switch on the ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Genetic Switches, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Terror Bird, Thanksgiving, Turkey | 13 Comments

The Battle Plan

Posted on November 3, 2021 by EagleAye

General Hawkins spoke on the phone as he walked through the creche of Earth’s last-living humans. “We’re out of time. We’ll never survive the alien assault.” Just then, a little girl pulled his sleeve and pointed to toys she’d arranged … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Invasion, Battle Plan, Children, Flash Fiction, Last Humans, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, warfare | 27 Comments

An Overabundance Of Courage

Posted on October 27, 2021 by EagleAye

Unmanned probes “maybe” found life in Jupiter. Nothing was certain, and this brought fearless entrepreneur and adventurer, Jeb Newcastle into the orbit of Jupiter. The press took pictures as Newcastle stood before his probe. “The first mission should be unmanned,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Entrepreneur, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Jupiter, Probe, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 27 Comments

Culture Shock

Posted on September 22, 2021 by EagleAye

Evan had come a long way from his remote Appalachian home. Heck, as early as 2137, he was first in town to own a cell phone. And now he visited the big city of Harper’s Ferry to board a starship … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Appalachian Mountains, Flash Fiction, Funny, Hillbilly, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Speculative Fiction | 2 Comments

The Welcoming Present

Posted on April 14, 2021 by EagleAye

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 | 17 Comments

The Strongest Defense

Posted on March 3, 2021 by EagleAye

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 | 26 Comments

Fishing Claus

Posted on December 23, 2020 by EagleAye

The elf, Leafway, sighed. At Santa’s traditional summer home, his “Gone Fishin’” sign ominously read just, “Gone.” The hunt for Santa Claus was on. After weeks of searching, the elf Hollybranch reported in. Leafway answered his FTL vidphone. “What’s up?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Elves, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gone Fishing, Humor, Mermaid, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy | 21 Comments

2020 Blues

Posted on December 3, 2020 by EagleAye

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 →