Sci Fi
Journey to the Stars: The Story of a Lost Astronaut in Outer Space
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where the stars twinkle like distant beacons of hope, lies the tale of an intrepid astronaut whose journey took an unexpected turn. It was a mission like no other, with the promise of discovery and adventure beyond the confines of Earth's atmosphere.
Wishorizon76Published 7 days ago in Fiction- Top Story - April 2024
Descent
“60 seconds.” Aris tightened her grip on the overhead handhold. The troop transport shook like a leaf in a windstorm as it battled through the atmosphere. Dim lights flickered on and off as the ship’s systems were battered by pelting rain and narrowly dodged blasts from laser cannons on the surface of the planet.
M. A. MehanPublished 7 days ago in Fiction Plexus
Stacks of unread mail lay on his desk. Doctor Morry remained slumped over, breathing heavily. He was about five foot seven inches with pine colored skin at fifty-eight years old.
Skyler SaundersPublished 7 days ago in Fiction- Top Story - April 2024
Kiss Me When the Skies Turn Orange
A/N: Thank you so much for the Top Story pick and all your lovely comments! I take a seat next to Martha on our patio, handing her an empty wineglass. I pour the most expensive Bordeaux we have into hers and mine. We're both in our best dresses. She has on a sparkling violet ball gown, the chiffon creating a poufy mess around her legs. I'm wearing my best gold wrap-around dress. We don't bother with shoes. What's a skeleton going to do with shoes?
7 Photos of Alleged Ghostly Encounters
In the realm of paranormal investigation, few phenomena captivate the imagination quite like ghostly encounters purportedly captured on film. From shadowy figures lurking in abandoned buildings to eerie apparitions manifesting in family photographs, these images offer tantalizing glimpses into the unknown. Despite skepticism and scientific scrutiny, the allure of these photographs endures, inviting speculation and debate about their origins and authenticity. Let's embark on a deeper exploration of seven famous photographs that continue to fascinate and unsettle us:
QuillQuestPublished 7 days ago in FictionExodus from the Viking Era: A Time Traveler's Journey
In the heart of a bustling laboratory, amidst the whirring of machinery and the crackle of energy, stood Alex, an amateur time traveler, eager to embark on his latest experiment. With trembling hands, he activated the controls of his homemade time machine, setting the coordinates for a destination unknown. As the machine hummed to life, Alex braced himself for the unknown journey ahead.
WishorizonPublished 7 days ago in FictionIt Took Just a Minute
It took just a minute to know everything about her; all the years before we met and all those before we met again. Athena G5 was kind, and beautiful. She was the AI agent that found and showed me everything that she was able to discover and uncover about my first love.
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 7 days ago in FictionFermi Paradox
The rocket arched across the sky. Beyond the horizon’s curve, the railguns of the Athakanizi hummed the death march of the once system-spanning race. Singularity Unit 6X3 stood at its post, watching through electric eyes as the Athakanizi died beneath the shadow of a mushroom cloud.
Matthew FrommPublished 7 days ago in FictionAdoring the Darkness
The bioluminescent moss lining the alley walls pulsed with a soft green glow, casting playful shadows that danced across Halina's face. She weaved through Lala's labyrinthine passageways with an ease born of countless childhood explorations. These forgotten corners, tucked away from the main arteries of the city, were her own private domain, a world of secrets whispered by the wind and stories etched into the ancient stones. But tonight, a new purpose fueled her steps. The usual spark of curiosity in her eyes was tinged with a desperate urgency. Months of whispered suspicions and stolen glances at the luminous insignia adorning the city elders' cloaks had coalesced into a burning certainty. Those cryptic symbols, radiating an otherworldly light unlike anything found in Lala's perpetual twilight, held a secret. A secret about the forbidden sun, a celestial entity shrouded in myth and shrouded from sight by the towering obsidian wall that encircled their entire city.
broken heartPublished 7 days ago in FictionThe Fourth of July
On July 4th 2033, it was a sunny, warm summer day in Richmond,Virginia. I was sitting in my living room having a cup of my homegrown tea spiked with a tad of mountain whiskey with my former beloved husband Joe. Watching the news because at this point in time things were constantly changing in the political world. We wouldn’t go out much anymore. Not since the global attacks that had been occurring unanimously. I think all we did was drink to stay sane, or unperturbed. We were somewhat calm and collected most days. What used to be Independence Day or the the Fourth of July hadn’t been allowed to be celebrated for a few years now since new foreign leadership took over the White House. The time on the television was around 6:05 when suddenly, the power went out. We heard what sounded like screams and explosions on every corner. I ran outside to see what was happening, my husband followed after. A mother ran straight up to me screaming “My baby! My baby! …..My baby is MISSING!!”
Natasha CollazoPublished 7 days ago in FictionThe Curious Chronicles of Parallel Space
Once upon a time, a young scientist named Dr Elara Grey lived in a world not so different from our own. She had boundless curiosity and a burning desire to explore the unknown. Dr Grey was fascinated by the concept of parallel universes and spent her days researching and experimenting with cutting-edge technology to prove their existence.
Aisha SaeedPublished 8 days ago in FictionJourney to the Center of the Galaxy
The Vend's headquarters was the second largest Ziggurat in downtown Benglese. It was packed deeply into the architecture of the city. Kevin gazed upwards, but he couldn't see the top of it. The furthest he could see was the middle, which penetrated through thick, luminous nighttime clouds. The clouds were all glowing with a neon reflection, against the light of Avax's single moon.