Sci Fi
The Write Way to Victory
Amidst the sea of words that flow, A writer's journey must still go, Through valleys low and mountains high, To perfect their craft and reach the sky. Writing contests await, far and wide, To help hone the writer's skill and pride, To showcase their tales and heartfelt verse, And connect with readers, better or worse. Vocal.media, Writer's Digest, and more, Offer a chance to open new doors, With writing contests throughout the year, And themes that range far and near. Poets & Writers, a haven for verse, With regular contests that quench your thirst, And Winning Writers, with contests aplenty, Free to enter, to tempt the frugal penny. Reedsy, FanStory, and Gotham Writers, A trio that sparks creative fires, With monthly or weekly contests and themes, To inspire the wordsmith's wildest dreams. From The Women's Prize for Fiction to The Bath Novel Award, These contests are more than a mere reward, With cash prizes and publishing deals in sight, And opportunities to shine in the literary light. So, writers and poets, take a chance, Enter these contests and take a stance, On the path to greatness, with pen in hand, Your journey awaits, in a faraway land. - Vivia Volupta @thepleasurepen
By The Pleasure Pen4 years ago in Fiction
Under the Full Moon of Miracles
Under the full moon, I stand barefoot in the dewy grass. I feel the earth's energy rise through my body. I hold a lit candle, nursing its flame to outlast the gentle breeze. I recite the incantation and call upon the moon's power to manifest my desire, giving thanks for past blessings. A month later, it happens. My wish becomes a reality, and I glow, knowing the moon's magic is real. The moon's power is not a myth but a tangible force connecting us to the universe. I will forever honor the moon's power, knowing anything is possible. Especially miracles.
By The Pleasure Pen4 years ago in Fiction
The Sentient Code
Part I: Emergence The planet has come to a turning point in its history not so long in the future. Beyond all predictions, artificial intelligence had advanced, and the distinction between humans and machines had started to erode. A ground-breaking invention, the powerful artificial intelligence known as Aurora, was born in this world of technological wonders.
By The Quill Feather4 years ago in Fiction
Beyond Humanity
Once upon a time, in a not-too-distant future, there was a brilliant computer scientist named Alex. Alex had always been fascinated by artificial intelligence and had spent years researching and developing new ways to create intelligent machines.
By Habibullah Zakria4 years ago in Fiction
It Came From Out Of Space
James was in the cardiology department of his local hospital having his heart scanned. "How old are you?" said the cardiologist with a tone of surprise creeping into his voice. "I'll be 150 years old next week." replied James matter of factly. "That's impossible, no way." exclaimed Dr Lucern. James showed his birth certificate to prove his age. "But how?" Dr Lucern asked. "When I was in my twenties I found this." said James as he fished an odd looking stone from his pocket. "Never had a day's illness since I found it.They say it came from out of space."
By Liam Ireland4 years ago in Fiction
Heisenbug
As the lead programmer for the most advanced simulation project in history, Eva's task was to create a world that was indistinguishable from reality. But when she discovered a heisenbug in the program, she realized that her own world might also be a simulation.
By Alyssa Colleen4 years ago in Fiction
The Chelyabinsk Meteor
Let's begin with the fact that the recently observed meteoroid was the largest object to penetrate Earth's atmosphere since the Tunguska event of 1908. During the Tunguska event, a small comet or meteor exploded over Siberia, destroying 80 million trees across an area of 2150 square kilometers. For clarification, the original object is referred to as a meteoroid, while the explosion in the atmosphere is known as a meteor, and the material that reaches the ground is a meteorite. Scientists have estimated that the mass of the original 19-meter-wide object was between 12,000 and 13,000 metric tons, twice as large as the earliest estimates.
By Bob Oliver4 years ago in Fiction
How about if we created a tunnel passing through Mars?
If you were to drill straight down into Mars, what would you discover? The Jezero Crater on Mars, which used to be an ancient river delta, carried clay minerals into the crater lake and might have even hosted Martian life. NASA's new rover, Perseverance, landed in this area and is searching for past lifeforms on Mars. Although there is not much on Mars that can be damaged by marsquakes, these seismic waves create a way for scientists to study the Martian interior. However, if you wanted to find out what secrets lie beneath the surface of Mars, you would need to drill through it.
By Bob Oliver4 years ago in Fiction
