Sci Fi
A Mysterious Cloud Of Suspicion
Ever since I can remember my father was something of a mysterious man. My mother regaled me many a time about how at times my father would just disappear. He would simply put on his jacket and vanish into thin air. Nobody knew where he went or what he got up to. Then suddenly out of the blue, he would re-appear as if nothing had happened. He would take off his jacket and hang it in the wardrobe before popping back downstairs for a cup of Earl Grey tea. He never spoke about where he had been nor who he had been with. My mother knew better than to ask him questions. She was just happy to see him safely return, none the worse for his disappearance.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Fiction
Vampire Biology Explained
Mythical creatures have haunted us for eons. Stories of ogres, werewolves, dragons, yetis, giants, and other terrifying creatures lurk in every culture and across all recorded time. And though societies rise and fall, it seems the tales of otherworldly creatures are harder to kill. One such creature is said to stalk the night, seeking any unfortunate souls upon which to feed—each victim providing the creature's immortal body with a dark sacrifice of blood. I am speaking, of course, of the vampire—a kind of undead leech, a species nearly indistinguishable from humans, saved for its cold pale skin and enlarged canines. For hundreds of years, and perhaps even longer, people have lived in fear of these mythical, shape-shifting monsters, or alternatively have been fascinated by them. However incredible it may sound, I posit, dear listener, that vampires are not only based on truth but walk among us even today. Indeed, they are real. And now I present the culmination of years of research into vampire lore, biology, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. For this brief time together, I ask you to lend me your ear as we dive deep into the disturbing biological reality of the vampire.
By Ash Martin3 years ago in Fiction
Vampire Biology Explained
Mythical creatures have haunted us for eons. Stories of ogres, werewolves, dragons, yetis, giants, and other terrifying creatures lurk in every culture and across all recorded time. And though societies rise and fall, it seems the tales of otherworldly creatures are harder to kill. One such creature is said to stalk the night, seeking any unfortunate souls upon which to feed—each victim providing the creature's immortal body with a dark sacrifice of blood. I am speaking, of course, of the vampire—a kind of undead leech, a species nearly indistinguishable from humans, saved for its cold pale skin and enlarged canines. For hundreds of years, and perhaps even longer, people have lived in fear of these mythical, shape-shifting monsters, or alternatively have been fascinated by them. However incredible it may sound, I posit, dear listener, that vampires are not only based on truth but walk among us even today. Indeed, they are real. And now I present the culmination of years of research into vampire lore, biology, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. For this brief time together, I ask you to lend me your ear as we dive deep into the disturbing biological reality of the vampire.
By Ash Martin3 years ago in Fiction
COG
A tiny vintage steampunk automaton, no larger than an apple, from the early 1500s, had accidentally been given a-i life by a malfunctioning automated robot that repairs a-i androids. The repair robot had been having heating issues that caused abnormalities in its programming.
By Nicholas Nerios3 years ago in Fiction
The Man With An Alien Heart
t was just a normal day in a peaceful place called semi-retirement. Except for this day, I had a routine medical check for swollen feet due to some Predolin, I was taking for PMR. The doctor wanted to rule out any other possible causes before settling on it merely being a side effect of the steroids.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Fiction
The Whole Universe Is Against Me
He had failed his PhD dissertation. Who does that? It wasn't sent back for revision. It was just flat rejected. We regret to inform you that your thesis has been rejected summarily due to its irrelevance to any meaningful impact on the postgraduate educational environment, nationally or internationally. We suggest you change your advisor and choose a subject that is credible for any legitimate consideration.
By Gerard DiLeo3 years ago in Fiction
A Tale of Magic, Elements, and Boundless Dreams. Content Warning.
In the realm of the fantastical, where magic flowed freely and animals spoke, there existed a curious creature named Lumina, the First Bluebird. Her radiant feathers shimmered with the brilliance of the clearest sky, casting an enchanting hue wherever she flew. Lumina was not like the other birds in the kingdom; she possessed a unique and mesmerizing aura that set her apart. As the realm thrived with vibrant life, the wise old turtle named Terran held the key to its enigmatic origins. Terran's ancient wisdom and deep understanding of the world's secrets made him the go-to source for those seeking the answers to the realm's mysteries.
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in Fiction
Creature and The Gardener
A flower. It was thanks to my want of an illuminated charspa that I'm stuck here. As my Father tried to steal the damned thing from...from someone I have no real name for. The Creature that locked me in this terrible room and left an hour ago. Telling me that as long as I stay here, he won't kill my Father. Some part of me wished that I had simply asked for some form of clothing like my sisters had. A pair of shoes like Isabella. Or maybe a fancy dress that my older sister, Henrietta, demanded of Father.
By Raphael Fontenelle3 years ago in Fiction
Enchanting Melodies of Love
In a quaint coastal village in the Philippines, where the scent of salt mingled with the aroma of tropical flowers, lived a young fisherman named Mateo. With skin kissed by the sun and eyes as deep as the ocean, he was known for his unwavering devotion to the sea. Little did he know that the waves would lead him to a love story beyond his wildest dreams.
By Mr. Yusman3 years ago in Fiction
