Tag Archives: Time Travel

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 →

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A Timely Distraction

Posted on January 2, 2020 by EagleAye

Nanotechnology meds ensured Ben lived until 2050. The divorcee sank all his savings into one time travel trip to provide a timely distraction. *** Ben and Jasmine were preparing to welcome the new year of 1930 when their first fight … Continue reading →

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The Descendant

Posted on March 28, 2018 by EagleAye

Hugh Paxton sat at the table beneath the pine. He checked his pocket watch, expecting that fabulous inventor, Brighton Waldrop, to return to 1803 any moment. Light flashed and the ornate time machine appeared. Waldrop joined Paxton with a relieved … Continue reading →

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Santa Explained

Posted on December 23, 2017 by EagleAye

Mandy Pillar, intrepid reporter, had scored the scoop of the century. She took a helicopter ride with him to a nearby mountain overlooking the town of North Pole, Alaska. As they stood at a cliff, Ray explained he was exhausted. … Continue reading →

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The Translation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by EagleAye

The scientists huddled jabbering excitedly. The time traveling team had convinced a Native-American to return with them. At last, the meaning of the enigmatic South-Western Native-American pictographs could be conclusively decoded. Everyone from the anthropological team inserted translator earbuds. The … Continue reading →

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Bureaucracy Meets Its Match

Posted on September 17, 2017 by EagleAye

Dr. Haanraadts stood before reporters, safely across the river from the High-Energy Physics Institute. “I’m proud to say we’ve successfully tested the Wells Drive,” he grinned. “Our time-traveling team has returned from the past safe and sound.” Reporters surged forward … Continue reading →

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The Real Reason

Posted on May 9, 2017 by EagleAye

Harold beamed as he sat on the roof garden with his oldest friends from the art world. They were clearly impressed. “You’ve realized ostentatious works before, Harold,” said Marie. “Building a house in the Jurassic Period? This one tops them … Continue reading →

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Going Places

Posted on December 17, 2015 by EagleAye

Brandon never placed much stake on things. His drab unpretentious clothing didn’t stop him when he saw her. Vanessa was gorgeous. Expensively dressed at the curb, Brandon fell for her immediately. It was little things that caught his attention: the … Continue reading →

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Modern Life

Posted on November 17, 2015 by EagleAye

The DC-3 cargo/passenger plane wasn’t that unusual. Some still flew even in 2015, long after the first one took off in 1935. It’s sudden arrival over the airport was a surprise, but what shocked onlookers was its arrival from a … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished – Mutant 750

Posted on May 21, 2015 by EagleAye

Mission Accomplished Victoria wished she imitated German accents better. It would lead the police to the desired conclusions. Unfortunately, no one in her time spoke German anymore. As a policeman rifled through her purse at the nearby table, she only … Continue reading →

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