Sci Fi
The Heretic’s Screams: A Yule Tale . Top Story - December 2023.
After a full Terran decade of waging interstellar war against countless alien civilizations, Captain J4Y of the Imperial Navy was returning to Earth for Yule with a heavy heart. The Conquest had kept her away from home since receiving her commission, and she was looking forward to seeing her parents and old friends. There was also the question of reenlisting or applying to be repurposed.
By J. Otis Haas3 years ago in Fiction
A Profound Reflection on a Possible Extraterrestrial Encounter: What Could We Expect from Alien Contact?
Introduction: The prospect of an encounter with extraterrestrial beings has always captivated the human imagination. While ufology enthusiasts hope for peaceful communication, the possibility of a hostile encounter raises intriguing and, at times, frightening questions. This article seeks to thoroughly explore the hypotheses and consequences of a hypothetical extraterrestrial encounter, considering scientific, psychological, social, and even philosophical factors.
By E. Oliveira3 years ago in Fiction
The Closet
The darkness pressed in, heavy and suffocating. Five-year-old I squeezed myself between a towering stack of forgotten records and a container overflowing with tear-stained baby clothes, their crisp folds whispering forgotten memories. This tiny, cluttered space was my refuge, my sanctuary.
By Mostafa Ali3 years ago in Fiction
When the Ball-Machine went Haywire. Top Story - December 2023.
At lunchtime the day it happened, I was sitting sidelong on a bench with my feet up. Another boy and a girl came over so I scrambled up at once, then sat down again with a bump at the far end. I hoped the girl might look at me and say thanks for making room, but no such luck.
By Doc Sherwood3 years ago in Fiction
A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers
Introduction I was in the Skipton Sound Bar today and saw a vinyl copy of the Van Der Graaf Generator album "Pawn Hearts" on the wall. It is one of my favourite albums and side two is taken up with the piece "A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers" and I thought with the desolate sound of the song that would be a great premise for a story.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Fiction
What If Aliens Arrived Tomorrow?
Are we truly alone in the vast expanse of the Universe? The cosmos, with its more than 100 billion galaxies, each potentially hosting billions of planets, seems like it should be teeming with extraterrestrial life. Yet, despite the sheer numbers, conclusive evidence of alien civilizations remains elusive. In this exploration of "WHAT IF," we embark on a hypothetical journey into the consequences of aliens paying us a visit tomorrow.
By Kaushan De Silva3 years ago in Fiction
How Did The Dinosaurs Die?
The demise of the dinosaurs, which occurred around 66 million years ago during the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event, remains one of the most captivating mysteries in Earth's history. This cataclysmic event led to the extinction of approximately 75% of Earth's species, including the iconic dinosaurs that had dominated the planet for millions of years. Scientists have proposed various theories to explain the extinction, each offering a unique perspective on the factors that contributed to this momentous event.
By Okosisi Great3 years ago in Fiction
