Sci Fi

On The Edge. Content Warning.
This is somewhere I never wanted to be. This is the place where all the discarded thoughts and ideas gather. All the unwanted things that come here and start to crumble into dust, to be forever forgotten.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Addressing the "Halo Effect": Organic Foods and Products
Such an ‘organic’ label on food tends to make the consumers feel that they are consuming healthy products. This tendency is known as the ‘halo effect’ which comes about when one aspect of a product influences other aspects, such as being labeled as organic. A question that consumers should ask themselves is ‘organic is healthier?’
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Hope of the Ancients
Description: In a bleak, ravaged future where Earth lies in ruins, Elara and her band of resilient survivors stumble upon an ancient secret buried deep within the remnants of a forgotten civilization. They uncover a powerful device capable of restoring their desolate world, but it comes with a dire warning of a force that could spell their doom. Torn between the promise of salvation and the terror of unleashed destruction, Elara must make a fateful choice. Her decision to activate the device sets in motion a breathtaking transformation—and a catastrophic threat. Their story becomes an epic cautionary tale of the perils of tampering with forces beyond human control.
By Abdullah Khan2 years ago in Fiction
5 best new movies to stream this weekend
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more If you’re looking for new movies to watch this weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. For more streaming recommendations Robot Dreams' (PVOD) Based on Sara Varon's comic of the same name, "Robot Dreams" is one of last year's Oscar nominees that I've been dying to catch since I missed it in theaters. I'm a sucker for a slice-of-life, quietly poignant animated movie, and everything I've heard about "Robot Dreams" so far has me convinced to sit down, grab some tissues, and get ready to turn into an emotional wreck over some cartoon characters. Boy Kills World' (Hulu) Action movie fans, buckled up. "Boy Kills World" is a bloody high-octane adventure that blends "John Wick" and "A Clockwork Orange" in a gleefully warped revenge tale. Set in a future dystopia filled with madcap characters and hyper-violence, this directorial debut from Moritz Mohr stars Bill Skarsgård ("Hemlock Grove," "It") as the eponymous boy, a young man rendered deaf and mute by an attack that left the rest of his family dead. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Prime Video) While I was a big "Shrek" fan as a kid, by the time the first "Puss in Boots" movie came out, I'd aged out of the target audience and the incessant commercials for this movie didn't make it look like I was missing much. So imagine my surprise when last year all my animation nerd friends started singing the praises of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish." Uglies’ (Netflix) We've been overdue for a new YA sci-fi drama like "The Hunger Games" and "Divergents" that flooded the 2010s. While Netflix's new movie "Uglies," based on Scott Westerfeld's novel of the same name, seems unlikely to reach the same heights as its predecessors, it may still be a hit for any tweens or teens in your life. Set hundreds of years in the future, "Uglies" imagines a dystopian society straight out of "The Twilight Zone" where every 16-year-old must undergo cosmetic surgery to become "pretty." Then you're free to live your Instagram-perfect life with the caveat that you're identically "beautiful" as everyone else. Also somehow this is the solution to class divides and climate change — yeah, maybe don't think about it too hard. Joey King stars as Tally Youngblood, a teen eagerly awaiting her transformation until she loses her best friend to the "Pretties," at which point she sets out to overthrow the whole system with some unlikely allies (Brianne Tju and Laverne Cox). Colette' (Prime Video) Keira Knightley, in the title role of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, brings the 20th-century writer to life in this exhilarating, sharp, and inspiring literary biopic. is whisked away into marriage by the worldly self-declared "literary entrepreneur" known simply as Willy (Dominic West), who makes a living employing ghostwriters to publish works under his name.
By david David2 years ago in Fiction
Biophytes. Content Warning.
biophyte (plural biophytes). (biology) Any plant that obtains nourishment from the bodies of insects (or other once-living organisms).
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Breath of Earth
The world had always been full of wonders, but no one expected Earth’s most vital resource—oxygen—to be under attack. One summer evening, strange creatures descended from the sky, cloaked in shadows, with glowing eyes that pierced through the dark. They weren’t here for conquest or destruction; they were here for something far more sinister: to steal Earth’s oxygen.
By Rahat Hasan2 years ago in Fiction
Cutting losses
The magician hurried along his row of spinning plates, caught the first one and swung around. His slick touch kept his show afloat, like a seal playing with fish. His audience was ecstatic.
By Judit Gabris2 years ago in Fiction
The Mind Swap Society (2075)
Description: In the year 2075, advanced technology allows for temporary mind swaps between individuals. What began as a medical breakthrough has been exploited by a secretive organization, the Mind Swap Society, to benefit the wealthy. The rich pay to escape their lives by inhabiting the bodies of the poor, leaving the less fortunate to suffer the consequences of their privileged existence. When a young woman named Anya is coerced into swapping bodies with a wealthy heiress, both women find themselves in unfamiliar and harsh realities. Together, they form an alliance to expose the corrupt system, embarking on a dangerous journey to reclaim justice and equality for all.
By Abdullah Khan2 years ago in Fiction
Start of the Hiatus
Officer Drew Account. The Whiskey Hotel was fine. A sentiment attached to every statement of the few surviving concert-goers the night of October 10th, the day of the C.P. Holly Concert Hall disaster. If the band were the only ones saying it, it wouldn’t rub Me wrong in the slightest. A four hundred-seat venue un-packed of its floor seating for the standing sort of crowd to stretch the limit of the maximum occupancy for a return to their roots. The firefighters weren't the only ones disturbed, but their battle went from ragefully unkillable to smoldering reminisces of a once proud city staple. A cause felt impossible to determine and somehow stumped a twelve-year veteran fire chief who joined the investigation personally. Tickets were sold by the row despite that not mattering, according to the witnesses I picked up with front row stubs. Claims of where the fire originated were extremely egregious as I found some starry-eyed grievers and asked a few folks from the nose bleeds. They called the experience a bonding enlightenment akin to Burning Man, and it sent shivers down the spine, ending at the mass grave of over a hundred sixty people. Chief Grimm and I started with……..
By Willem Indigo2 years ago in Fiction
The Hunger: Echoes of Survival
Description: In a world ravaged by a deadly virus that turns humans into insatiable, mindless creatures, one man’s fight for survival becomes a journey of hope. Elias, a lone survivor, finds solace in an unexpected alliance with a small band of survivors. Together, they rebuild amidst ruins, clinging to the flicker of humanity left in a shattered world.
By Abdullah Khan2 years ago in Fiction
Echoes in the code. AI-Generated.
In the year 2147, the world was a luminous haze of neon lights and artificial intelligence. Society thrived on virtual reality, where people escaped their mundane lives, diving into realms of limitless possibilities. But in one dimly lit basement, beneath the glossy surface of the bustling metropolis, something sinister lurked.
By Violet Ro2 years ago in Fiction
Beneath the Veil of Perfection. AI-Generated.
In the gleaming metropolis of Elysium, life was a dream. Towering spires of glass and silver sparkled in the sunlight, and the air was filled with a sweet, harmonious melody, generated by the city’s advanced soundscapes. Every day, the citizens of Elysium woke up to the gentle caress of synthesized sunlight, which was scientifically perfected to mimic the warmth of a natural dawn. Smiles were as common as the aromatic blooms that adorned the bustling walkways, and the vibrant parks held the laughter of children at play.
By Violet Ro2 years ago in Fiction