Tag: Science Fiction
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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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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 (10)
Previous Parallel 12: Jungle Earth “You are the one who helped save my niece?” Elder Bon asked. “I didn’t do much, but yes, my actions apparently aided in her rescue,” Jael replied. “You are not very impressive,” Elder Luna commented. “I aim not to be,” Jael replied. “Why?” Elder Bon asked, confused, almost […]
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Oblivion (9)
Previous Tenmo Island There was one rule on the island. Don’t interrupt the good doctor when she’s in her lab. One could go to the restricted areas of the island. There wasn’t a rule against that. You would just die really quickly if you did. But it wasn’t a rule. Emilio had been tempted […]
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Oblivion (8)
Previous Parallel 12: Jungle Earth A bird with three eyes and five beaks landed near Jael. He stared at it for a solid minute before he heard something rustling near him. Emilio sat up from the underbrush covering him. “Emilio? What the hell just happened?” Jael asked. Emilio tried talking to him, but nothing […]
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Escape From Prison Planet! Part 3
Previously Publi entered the analysis room of the evidence wing where the Earthman’s belongings were being kept. The Tool sat in a case of sky crystal, suspended and isolated from everything else. Publi inspected it up close. A wondrous invention. To an Earthman’s eyes, the Tool resembled nothing so much as a big metal wrench. Albeit a wrench […]
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Escape From Prison Planet! Part 2
Previously Ganash Publi eyed her personal time keeper, making sure she didn’t dawdle past the end of her break again. From her perch on the roof of Ziziva Prison Number 2, she could see almost every cloud layer above her all the way up to the edge of the void. The spot was perfect for cloud […]
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Oblivion (4)
Previous Tenmo Island “Do you think I’m pretty?” Kirke asked. Emilio turned to look at her. “You don’t care what I think,” he said. “That’s true. But I want to hear your answer,” she said. Emilio watched her carefully. “Objectively, you have attributes that qualify you as pretty,” he replied. She jotted some notes down […]
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Oblivion (3)
Previous Parallel 14: BioHack Earth The problem, Jael realized, isn’t that slug trains are slow. The problem is that they are super sticky. And gross. And slow on top of it all. Their existence made little sense in a world where most things made little sense. That was perhaps the saving grace of this town. People […]
The Wormhole Less Traveled 