To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
She was running, running from her abusive stepfather, running towards freedom, spurred ever onward by the haunting melody of her own ragged breathing…
Science Fiction
Science Fiction seems to be a forgotten genre these days, pushed into the dark recesses of libraries everywhere. I'm sure that there are people out there who excel at sci-fi and I want to see what some of the best of the best can be. You have until the end of the month to write the best sci-fi story you can!
Challengers
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I remember Menoetius. I remember returning from my first visit to the Capital, our ship cruising through the gateway into orbit, and being told that we would…
War Machine
The operation of a HyperSpace Advancements Military firearm starts with the simple motion of a trigger backwards into the gun casing. The gun then requests…
Darkest Night
It is night and the planes have done their work. I can feel the power, floating in the currents of the air, lying on every surface. Doubtless the enemy is…
Leteroj de la estonteco (part 1)
“¿Kiel vin nomas? Neniu volas paroli kun mi.” I always was a natural for languages, that’s why I took on Esperanto. Imagine my surprise when I found someone…
The Stand off.
“Chancellor,” Captain Locke urged, “I don’t think they mean to answer!” she pointed a finger at the alien vessel on the view-screen. Chancellor Raymond…
To be a Guardian- Il'yanni's Trial
Hand over hand, I climbed the knotted rope. I don’t know how long I climbed, but the ground fell away under me. Difficult work, but my prey was a difficult…
Vanguard
The rock behind me shook as I opened the link to Command. “We need immediate reinforcement, repeat immediate reinforcement. We’re pinned down in grid…
Phased Lock Loop
The Gadget was resplendent with switches and dials and pulse-chasing LED displays that made it look both complex and important. That was intentional on the…
How Far is Too Far?
When Richard opened his eyes, the blue lights and blurred vision from cryo-stasis disrupted the dream. A moment ago, a red-headed woman had cupped his face and…