Sci Fi

Monster in My Closet
"There's nothing to be afraid of," my mother says gently, closing my door as she exits my room. Instantly, darkness fills the void.
By Megan Baker (@thegothofsawpit)(@shadowsitheghoststrikebwr)3 years ago in Fiction
Fight Palace Blues
The stimulant hit hard. Verenne's body spasmed. Her eyes snapped open, blinked at brightness, recognized the source. Usually she was using those lights to work by, not lying under them.
By Peri Livesey3 years ago in Fiction
Thunderseeker
My name is Thunderseeker. I was born during the worst thunderstorm in memory. The elders claim it a sign of my power. My whole life, I've sought thunder. I love to feel it in my bones.
By Megan Baker (@thegothofsawpit)(@shadowsitheghoststrikebwr)3 years ago in Fiction
The Hunt
We gathered around our sacred fire, ceremonial dress in place. We chanted, drank, and sharpened our weapons. In the morning light, we departed. Our quarry's tracks led us right to them.
By Megan Baker (@thegothofsawpit)(@shadowsitheghoststrikebwr)3 years ago in Fiction
Congregation of Endless Nights
“Do you want to try it?” “Try what?” “The practice in the Written Relics called kissing.” “What would be the point?” “You like testing out theories and exploring…”
By Stephanie J. Bradberry3 years ago in Fiction
DeJaVu
In the heart of the ancient city of Veridian, nestled amidst winding cobblestone streets and towering Gothic structures, a young woman named Amelia found herself caught in the enchanting embrace of a strange and inexplicable phenomenon known as déjà vu. With eyes wide, she stood frozen in time, her surroundings dissolving into a hazy blur of familiarity.
By Karun 3 years ago in Fiction
Volume 2: The Lord of the Rings
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Part 2 takes us deeper into the epic journey through Middle-earth. Directed by Peter Jackson, the film continues the adventure from the first installment, as Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and his loyal friend Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) edge closer to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.
By Mohammed Askee3 years ago in Fiction
Mammoth Reincarnate
I remember walking these plains, lifetimes ago; I feel it in my bones. I used to walk, 12 feet tall and miles in a day. My long coat kept out the worst of the cold, but dangers were all around...
By Megan Baker (@thegothofsawpit)(@shadowsitheghoststrikebwr)3 years ago in Fiction
Sea of flames
I fixed my gaze on the endless waves of ocean around us. Only a thin floatation device of rubber pumped full of our desperate air kept my companions and me from our watery graves.
By Sabrina Dahl3 years ago in Fiction
Phantoms
They come about with groans as the sun goes down. The afterlife is quite different without their bodies. It takes much more effort than before to lift and handle objects, but some master the skills again: smoking pipes and drinking glasses rise mid-air to their own success, well-earned.
By Megan Baker (@thegothofsawpit)(@shadowsitheghoststrikebwr)3 years ago in Fiction
Plea of Temporary Insanity
“They willl forget you, you know.” He said taking the needle and squirting it lightly as he scanned for a suitable vein. “It doesn’t matter,” I sighed, “I had to say it, all the words. Freedom is important. They may forget me, but you can’t kill an idea. If I have to die so be it, I will meet my maker in peace. And my words are out there for all to know forever in the minds of future generations. They may forget me, but they will remember my ideas.”
By Zelda Foxx3 years ago in Fiction
Time travel
Time travel has long been a popular topic in science fiction, allowing us to explore the consequences of changing the past or future. While time travel remains purely theoretical, it has captured the imagination of many and has been the subject of much speculation and study.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Fiction