Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Martians Walking the Moon

Martians Walking the Moon (113 Words) The most common assumptions about aliens are that they are somehow our intellectual superiors. Most imagine a new race of beings with superior technological skill or medical superiority. But then again, there are others who imagine aliens are, if not our intellectual peers, perhaps more primitive than us. ThereContinue reading “Martians Walking the Moon”

In the Current

In the Current (199 Words) “Keep your eyes open,” said Dr. Fitz. “You’ll see it.” Grace Emry had been staring at the surf for almost an hour. The tide was rising and some of the waves were a good twenty-feet high, but there was nothing unexpected. She had no idea why Dr. Fitz’s research teamContinue reading “In the Current”

Mad Dogs and Space Fights

Mad Dogs and Space Fights (753 Words) Apparently Jack Colton didn’t believe in formalities or protocol. With a slam and a crash, he was in her office, a very flustered and indignant secretary stumbling and flailing after him like a bird caught in the path of a hurricane. The young lieutenant had never looked soContinue reading “Mad Dogs and Space Fights”

Dragon Sim

Dragon Sim (200 Words) “One day,” said Michael, “they’ll invent machines that are so good they aren’t even machines anymore. Then we won’t have to do this kind of thing.” Jen glanced at her companion. He crouched on the floor of their transport while the other two trainees, across from her, looked out the windowsContinue reading “Dragon Sim”

Six Worlds

Six Worlds (273 Words) These symbols are a map. They are the six worlds in this part of the galaxy, separated by thousands of miles but linked by advanced transportation. My planet is the third, a golden land of deserts and rivers. It is the second and third, bare silhouettes on our-image map, that areContinue reading “Six Worlds”