Sci Fi
Radio Time
“Nobody can hear you scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say…” It seemed like a captivating line to begin with, and it caught the attention of the room. You could hear a pin drop. Dr Palin had been planning on addressing the administration at NASA HQ in order to get funding to further study his recent discovery. Now as the room filled with laughter it seemed unlikely.
By Anthony Jennings4 years ago in Fiction
Beyond the Belt
CHAPER ONE: SHIVER Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. There’s no medium for the sound to propagate, so it makes sense. What they don’t tell you, though, is that you can hear the cries of crew members taking their last breaths over the comms. That’s an all too familiar experience to me now. Raw. Horrifying. Demoralizing. It never gets easier and there’s seldom anything we can do to help.
By Sam Elwell4 years ago in Fiction
Swallowed Screams Aboard The Screaming Agony (Disturbing Content Warning)
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. That doesn't stop me from screaming inside of the aptly-named spaceship, The Screaming Agony, with every bit of breath I can manage. Partly out of sheer, excruciating pain.
By Megan Baker (@thegothofsawpit)(@shadowsitheghoststrikebwr)4 years ago in Fiction
The Hive
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say, Commander Bak thought darkly to himself, as made his way towards the bridge of the massive space craft. He did not want to find out if it were true. He had gone so long without knowing and today was not the day.
By Jane Adler4 years ago in Fiction
Not Alone
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. Captain Baillargeon contemplated these final words from his commander as he stares through the pit of darkness hurtling towards him. With communications to base lost and navigation shot, the volume of nothingness around him seems to gain density. Without connection to higher authority, Captain Bai, as his crew of ‘Guardians’ call him, has the law on his tongue. The goal of Mission Peridot, devised by the 2034 Federal Space Force strategists, was to colonize Mars hidden from the eyes of the public and other nations – “by all means necessary”. Scientists have finally engineered a spacecraft that can withstand the merciless journey while carrying the necessary supplies, including light weight weaponry designed with airy material. Captain Bai was never warned about potential habitants on the red planet but couldn’t shake the adamancy of his commander who told him more than once to keep the guns off safety and blades in reach once they enter Mars’ orbit. There is even a deuterium laser system built into the spacecraft which the captain barely knows how to operate. All Bai knew was in 1996, this thing was used to shoot down a rocket making him question just how much of a threat the military predicts his crew is up against. He is no fool to the criminal history of America but remains hopeful of the new wave of ethics, however a knot forms in his stomach as he contemplates what would happen should they come face to face with something more.
By Grace Howl4 years ago in Fiction
Children of the Stars, Volume 1: The Expedition
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. Yet, from somewhere deep in that mysterious void, I could have sworn I heard in the faint distance or even perhaps echoed from lightyears away, a desperate, deathly cry. One thing I have learned thus far (and my journey is far from over), is that when journeying into space, you must unlearn everything you thought you knew. The math, the science, and the physics you were under the impression of before, is a very limited understanding of matter in the broad scope of the universe. Despite our greatest efforts as a species and despite our progress, we have yet to understand the mechanics of reality itself.
By Edward M. Guillen4 years ago in Fiction
The Exhibit
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. I had watched as many space documentaries as streaming services had to offer in the year 2020. Some were better than others I admit, but it was quite the obsession I had. I poured myself a glass of wine and snuggled into my bed. I sat back and pressed play on my laptop on the latest film I had found. I had nowhere to be and I had a long boring night ahead of me. It was then I looked out the window and saw the stars shining bright. I paused my movie and opened the doors to the balcony of my little apartment. I stepped out into the night air and felt a cool summer breeze on my skin. It was quite refreshing. I hadn’t been outside of the apartment all day. I sat on my benched and looked into the sky with my newfound love of the stars. It was then I noticed one shining a little brighter than the rest. I watched as it seemed to grow bigger and closer to earth. I thought it must be an airplane, but it seemed too large for that. I lost track of time as it grew brighter. I watched as almost seemed to be hovering over my town, then my neighborhood, and then me. My balcony had a euphoric glow. I realized the light wasn’t far away at all and it was heading toward me. I felt glee and fear simultaneously. My heart was racing like I was in love. The ball slowly floated in front of my face. My vision had been blurred with its brightness. Then I saw a rainbow of colors that faded to a black and white spiral that spun like a Farris wheel at the circus. I stared into the spiral and watched it move. I didn’t know if it was wrong for doing, but I felt no control over my mind. I was frightened but wanted to keep staring. My body was paralyzed and I couldn’t tell if my eyes were open or shut. It was then I heard a voice.
By Lily Caudill4 years ago in Fiction
