Category: Sci-Fi
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COLYA #3: The Future STILL Sucks
And here is another Future Sucks post I found in the attic. This was supposed to a later post in the series where one of the characters flashes back to the 2050’s and retells their story about a dangerous figure back before they were so dangerous. Again, the problem of seemingly disconnected vignettes kept me […]
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COLYA #2: The Future Sucks
The Future Sucks series was going to be a short but meaty series of vignettes showcasing a near to middle distant future from the points of view of the people living there. This first part is narrated by an out of touch elite artist type and I thought this would make a great way to […]
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Oblivion (33)
Previous Parallel Reactualization Program activated. Universal Destabilization at 54%. Oh Fuck. Parralllllel 882: Syncro Earth “Thirty-three,” Salvador began, clicking a piece of chalk on the blackboard. “It is a sacred number. A magical number. It represents Karma. It is the key to the third eye. It is the number of miracles the Cristo performed in […]
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The Force Awakens and the Problem of Power
Full disclosure: I am a life long Star Wars fan and I will watch every single Saga film they make. Period. No questions asked. With that out of the way, let’s get to it. So here’s the thing: Americans have a tough time handling capital -P- Power. Our history began with the overthrow of the […]
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Rejection Notice
Hey folks, It’s the last day of the year in the Western calendar, so I thought I’d make this the last post of 2021. It seems fitting, given the subject matter. I hope you enjoy it! “Look, I’m sorry, but your near future sci-fi story is just too unrealistic.” Clint pushed Lucy’s manuscript back across […]
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Oblivion (32.2)
Previous Julio snuck away from the clubhouse once everyone had went to bed. He found an empty lot behind several connected buildings and waited. From the shadows, a darker shadow emerged. Julio smelled him before he saw him. The alcohol was like a cloud of disinfectant, surrounding the man. He wore a fedora and trench […]
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Oblivion (32.1)
Previous IS ANYBODY THERE? PLEASE HELP ME! 882: Syncro Earth Professor Salvador softly closed the door to his living quarters. It was centrally located on campus, close to the Core and the Oblivion Generator and the Sync Shield Revitalizer. And most importantly, perhaps, close to Professor Rivera. He dropped his notebook on his desk, shut […]
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The Mandela Syndrome Case Files
My name is Dr. Karim and I am one of the foremost authorities on Dissociative Displacement Disorder, more commonly known as Mandela Syndrome. The affliction known as Mandela Syndrome was not very common only a few years ago. However, with the recent spike in cases as well as case severity, I thought it prudent to […]
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Oblivion (31)
Previous HolyFuckingShitWhatIsThis? 882: Syncro Earth “What are you?” Amanda demanded to know. “A prisoner. Like many who’ve come to this place,” the giant bird replied. “What are you talking about?” Julio asked. “The people who run this place, they are not concerned with the education of sync youths. It is a different goal they pursue.“ […]
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Oblivion (30)
Previous HELP. SOMEONE HELP! 882: Syncro Earth Melissa laid lifeless on the floor. Julio wanted to run. He wanted to help. He wanted to scream. He wanted all of this to go away, but it wouldn’t. The red string in his psychic grasp waved in the etheric current, beckoning him to unlock its secrets. But […]
The Wormhole Less Traveled 