Tag Archives: Starship

Seize The High Ground

Posted on July 6, 2020 by EagleAye

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 →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Carriers, Science Fiction, Seize The High Ground, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Combat, Spaceship, Speculative Fiction, Starship | 2 Comments

Majesty and Motion

Posted on January 27, 2020 by EagleAye

Hey everyone. I’m considering changing my book cover. The current one is plastered all over my blog right now. I assembled it from bits of this and that, but looking at it now and comparing it to covers in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Geo-Politics, Military, Science | Tagged Book cover, book marketing, Luca Oleastri, Space Ship, Spaceship, Spaceship art, Starship, The Huralon Incident | 13 Comments

Never Better

Posted on April 22, 2018 by EagleAye

Long range starship SS Wombat stopped at a gas giant to refuel. Dipping into the thick atmosphere to collect hydrogen, the ship rolled and porpoised like a seaborne vessel. As the ship rocked, Terrance’s samplings of exotic ales in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Dating, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gecko Tech, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Starship, Zero Gravity | 11 Comments

The Oversimplified Solution

Posted on March 14, 2018 by EagleAye

George was taking pictures of the stars when he saw a huge area with no stars. He called the local astronomy club and all 112 of them rushed out. Soon the national press appeared. CNN broadcasted a Special Report about … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien, Astronomy, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Photographing stars, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship | 49 Comments

Something Vital At Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2017 by EagleAye

Barry had always adored Christmas. His parents told him stories of Santa Claus and the elves and the reindeer. Barry soaked it all in and believed it with all his heart. Barry lived on the colony planet, Stalya, 62.4 light … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Faster than Light, Flash Fiction, Funny, Hot Chocolate, Humor, Santa Claus, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Starship | 22 Comments

The 2nd Course

Posted on December 12, 2017 by EagleAye

Aboard the generation ship Xanadu, things went wrong. With 30 years left until the ship arrived at the new planet, three people were awakened too early from their stasis pods. Jason and Kelly, farmers from Idaho, tried to make do. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alabama Politician, Cooking, Flash Fiction, Food, Funny, Humor, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship | 26 Comments

True Magic

Posted on July 28, 2017 by EagleAye

Maureen sat down with a sigh outside of a Turkish cafe in New York. A street performer saw her and immediately recognized a tourist. “I am Vasile Karetskya!” he bowed. “One of only 1,313 True Magicians in the entire world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Hyperspace, Magic, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship | 20 Comments

Oops Over Miami

Posted on June 14, 2017 by EagleAye

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 →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Miami, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship, Stealth | 45 Comments

SpinAway No.2

Posted on October 7, 2015 by EagleAye

Vertanymaya watched the disc-shaped carnival ride spin. SpinAway No.2, was where he’d hidden his disc-shaped flying saucer. He knew the carnival’s slipshod maintenance crew would never look closely enough to realize a spaceship rested inside one. It took Vertanymaya a … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien, Carnival, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship | 39 Comments

A Torturous Misunderstanding – Mondays Finish the Story

Posted on July 20, 2015 by EagleAye

A Torturous Misunderstanding The petroglyphs told the story of an unusual event. Kent and Jamie gazed intensely at the Peruvian Stones. “It tells of the joyful and enlightening meeting between humans and aliens,” said Kent. “Wow, how do know this … Continue reading →