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The Capes of Planet Poloto continues...
Episode 4 . The plane finally arrived at the Indianapolis International airport at about 4:15 pm, and mom and I were so glad to be home, that mom give a sigh of relief as we were picking up our luggage. “ Okay honey, our uber is on the way, let's go let's go.” she then turn to Wes and give him a huge hug and we went our separate ways. I looked back and said, “ See you later Wes.” As he was walking the other way, he waved and smiled. Mom and I made it to zone b where our Uber was waiting. Mom looked at the uber driver and asked, “Are you Rebekah?” she then answered, “ Yes ma'am.” let me help you with that” as mom handed Rebekah our suitcases, to be put in the trunk. I was so glad that we were finally going to be home, where I was going to enjoy my warm bed and be back with my friends, that I went to school with. Since we lived near Westfield, near Carmel the drive back home was going to be about 35 minutes away, depending on the traffic. It was Tuesday evening and as soon as I get home I'm going to unpack and let Sammy know that I made it back safe.
By Anthony Leclair4 years ago in Fiction
Beneath the Eye of Man-Made Gods
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. Papa kept the door locked, never letting her inside except during morning prayer.
By Kelly Robertson4 years ago in Fiction
Razorblade Romance
The night is dark, and the hacker's work is done; Fate has cast his toil on a lovelier one. The line between duty and romance is so delicate—
By Matthew Angelo4 years ago in Fiction
Glen Estate
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. As foreign as it may have been, her mind became active with thoughts and dreams and wonderment.
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Fiction
Fiction is a driver of the future
Fiction, especially in the form of science fiction, has always been a powerful driving force behind imagination and innovation. Science fiction, in particular, has the ability to take current scientific and technological advancements and explore their potential future implications in a fictional setting. This not only allows us to imagine and dream about what the future may hold, but it also helps to inspire and motivate people to work towards creating the future depicted in these works of fiction. One of the most iconic examples of science fiction driving innovation is the development of the smartphone. The idea of a small, portable device that could connect to the internet and perform a multitude of tasks was first depicted in the Star Trek television series in the 1960s. This idea was then developed and expanded upon in various other works of science fiction, such as the cyberpunk genre, which explored the concept of a "cyberspace" where people could connect and communicate with each other through electronic devices. These fictional depictions of advanced technology sparked the imagination of real-world inventors and developers, leading to the creation of the smartphone as we know it today. Another example of science fiction driving innovation is the development of space travel and exploration. The idea of humans traveling to other planets and even other galaxies has long been a staple of science fiction, with works like "The War of the Worlds" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" depicting humanity's journey to the stars. These stories, along with the real-life space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, inspired generations of scientists, engineers, and astronauts to work towards making space travel a reality. Today, we have the International Space Station, rovers on Mars, and even the possibility of sending humans to other celestial bodies in our solar system. Science fiction has also had a profound impact on the way we think about artificial intelligence and robotics. From Isaac Asimov's famous "Three Laws of Robotics" to the sentient machines of the Matrix trilogy, science fiction has explored the potential consequences and implications of creating intelligent machines. These stories have not only sparked the imagination of researchers and developers in the field of AI and robotics, but they have also helped to shape the public's perception and understanding of these technologies. In addition to driving innovation and technological advancement, science fiction has also had a significant impact on popular culture and society at large. Many of the science fiction stories that have captured the public's imagination have gone on to become cultural touchstones and have influenced the way we think about the future. For example, the Star Wars franchise has not only spawned numerous movies, books, and video games, but it has also inspired real-world technologies such as advanced prosthetics and robotics. Overall, it is clear that fiction, and science fiction in particular, has played a significant role in driving the future. By allowing us to imagine and dream about what the future may hold, science fiction has inspired and motivated people to work towards creating the technologies and advancements depicted in these stories. Whether it's the development of smartphones, space travel, or artificial intelligence, science fiction has had a profound impact on the world we live in today and will continue to shape the future in the years to come.
By Ravi4 years ago in Fiction
There and Here
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. She wasn’t supposed to be in his room, but she snuck in whenever possible. It was worth it just to take a quick look.
By Charliy Nash4 years ago in Fiction
Operation Octagon
“Okay, Valentina,” I said to her as she stared intently into the vast universe ahead of our spaceship. “Today, I’m coming with you on your first mission. Do you remember what it was?”
By Allyson Howell4 years ago in Fiction
Three Musky Tears
A hulking drop of sizzling, putrid acid-rain crashed with force into Carew Tower, crumbling thousands of the old khaki bricks, sending them falling weightily downward hundreds of feet to the street below—its Art Deco, classic beauty now destroyed. Another drop fell subsequently, its size and shape similar to that of a Humpback whale. Each drop was filled with chemicals unnatural to normal precipitation. This bucket-like rainstorm hadn’t lasted long, but it was lengthy enough; the structural integrity of the building—along with several other nearby skyscrapers in downtown Cincinnati—was compromised. Carew Tower now stood—its naked interior exposed—like a slouching, decrepit midwestern obelisk glorifying the apocalypse.
By Robert Pettus4 years ago in Fiction
Changeling; Chapter 1
"Smile!" Mom orders, lifting her phone as well. "Wait, who do we look at?" Ava demands. "Just look between all of them," Phineas responds. "They're going to take multiple anyway."
By Katarzyna Crevan4 years ago in Fiction
Copper Sun Rising. Runner-Up in Behind the Last Window Challenge.
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. Everything was distorted by the thick glass, like looking through the bottom of a Coke bottle. She had to stand on the top of a wood crate, making herself taller by rising up on the tips of her toes. Her breath fogged up the pane. Little brown eyes gazed eagerly through the window as the blurred penny-colored sun set beneath the jagged molars of a distant cordillera. She loved watching it lazily sink like a slowly deflating balloon. From above, the haze blanketing the valley turned copper from the setting sun.
By M. Fritz Wunderli4 years ago in Fiction
You Are Safe
2035 The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. 2001 “We’re going to implement precautionary measures. As we’ve seen, the world isn’t safe anymore. America has been under attack. We have to keep the baby here with you. Our jobs require that we safeguard the nation. We are leaving all duties up to you. Do you understand?”
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Fiction
Eat Cockroaches
The movie starts in the year 2014. Global warming is at its height and climate change is about to end human life once and for all. The common people are relying on scientists to somehow save the world while even the scientists are panicking at the rate of decreasing resources.
By Sabiha UH4 years ago in Fiction