Tag Archives: Technology

Back to the Drawing Board

Posted on September 3, 2017 by EagleAye

British efforts to produce stealthy military tanks proceeded apace, largely due to Dr. Pradesh. The slender scientist’s creative mind knew no boundaries. He built a reputation for attempting things no one else ever considered. While producing amazing results, Pradesh sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Camouflage, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Military Tank, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Technology | 12 Comments

Fly in the Machine

Posted on April 30, 2017 by EagleAye

Norton held the tiny surveillance drone in his hand. “Can you believe it?” he complained. “Director Fuchs is halting this project.” “Unbelievable,” sympathized Gordon. “It looks exactly like a fly. It’s got infrared, CO2 detectors, wireless comms, onboard expert systems, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Espionage, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Insect Drone, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Surveillance, Technology | 17 Comments

Tech Seminar – Alastair’s Photo Fiction: 14Jul13

Posted on July 14, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Historical Word Count: 150 Tech Seminar “Your lodging, sir,” said the driver. “Oh what a quaint old castle!” Beamed Johnson. “Yes it is. Only the best for attendees … Continue reading →

Posted in Interesting People, Science, Short Fiction | Tagged Castle, Dickens Fair, Electricity, Experiments, Flash Fiction, Michael Faraday, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tech Seminar, Technology | 19 Comments

All Clear! – Friday Fictioneers 29Jun13

Posted on June 26, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Story begins after the picture. Genre: Science Fiction Word Count: 99 All Clear! “That’s a Jeepnee,” explained the cab driver. “Very colorful, yes?” “It looks old,” said the American. “The Philippines is beautiful, but still … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, genre science fiction, Humor, Jeepnee, Philippines, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Technology | 42 Comments

The Great Mistake – Alastair’s Photo Fiction – 05-05-13

Posted on May 5, 2013 by EagleAye

Each week, Alastair Forbes presents image for a writing prompt. The goal is to write a 150 word or less short story based upon the picture. Anyone is invited to join this group of intrepid writers. Please visit Alastair’s page … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Science, Short Fiction, United States | Tagged Asia, China, Dark Future, Dystopian, Economic Crash, Electric Cars, Flash Fiction, Oil, Refinery, Short Fiction, Short Story, Technology, Tourism, Writing | 19 Comments

Nano Surveillance Breakthrough, Exposed.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by EagleAye

ATLANTA, GA – The next time you find a fly in your beer, it may not be doing the backstroke; it may be watching you. Nanolook Systems of Atlanta, GA has announced a breakthrough nanobot surveillance. The only problem is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Science, Short Fiction, United States | Tagged Faux News, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Nanobots, Nanotechnology, News, Robots, Satire, Science, Short Story, Surveillance, Technology | 15 Comments

Inventor Creates Counter-Gravity

Posted on March 10, 2013 by EagleAye

LOCK HAVEN, PA – The world changed today in a way that cannot easily be measured. Jeffery Fordham, eccentric inventor in this little town of 9,700, successfully tested the first known counter-gravity unit to move a large object. His entire … Continue reading →