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Returning to Eden
Since Mary had announced her pregnancy, grandma took up knitting the old-fashioned way (she spent most of the time dropping stitches and cursing). She also did crosswords with Alfie and read from the collection of actual books left in the apartment, rather than a virtual scroll or a screen. She deduced that civilizations from the past had something rather rich that was missing from the AI world. Among the books were pregnancy books that Martha had lent to Mary, who was doing her best to avoid looking at them. She was afraid that learning about natural pregnancy and birth might terrify her more than she already was. Grandma had tried to encourage her, but her advice had fallen on deaf ears.
By Joanna K Jones4 years ago in Futurism
The Starlight Queen
Distant and yet within reach, the stars around her cosmic travels twinkled and glowed as she passed them. With their names countless and their ages limitless, she could do little but smile to them all as she entered the Milky Way. A bright ball of orange and yellow heat pulled her close as she pressed forward of the sparkling river around her. Her aimless direction over the years had brought her too many sights and while the hot, gaseous giant was nothing new, it was the marble of blue and green that was near him that had caught her glance. The hard shell of space particles and travelling rocks that she had collected was barely warmed at the side of the giant she came to speak with.
By T.S. Cranston4 years ago in Futurism
Do You Know The Dark Rey Saber Backstory?
Many fans expected Rey to have the doubl-bladed foldable red lightsaber that was first seen in The Rise of Skywalker trailer then revealed in the movie to be in her dream. However, she never actually used it, and ended up with a yellow one at the end of the film. Recently, a Lucasfilm prop expert revealed the entire backstory for “Dark” Rey’s dream lightsaber and what it means to Rey’s story.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
8 Awesome Sci-Fi Reads That Will Twist Your Mind
Sci-fi is one of the oldest, best-known genres in literature. Its roots lie with Mary Shelley and her iconic novel Frankenstein, and since then, blockbusters like Dune, Ender's Game, and I,Robot have arisen from the depths of his mysterious, fantastical genre. From the flying cars and robot nannies featured in The Jetsons to the sinister dystopian government systems in The Hunger Games, sci-fi captures global attention. Here are some great sci-fi novels that blew my mind.
By Skylar Banach4 years ago in Futurism
Natalie Portman Hasn't Shown Her Kids the 'Star Wars' Prequels
Natalie Portman is a prolific actress who has led a stellar acting career, starring in everything from big action blockbusters like Thor to critically acclaimed independent films like Aronofsky's Black Swan.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
If I was going to save the world ?
If I was going to save the world... First, I would have to convince you it needed to be saved. Currently, according to statistics, less than 21% of the people on planet earth are even aware the earth is in dire straights of needing a savior. Or so the news would have us believe... My statistics teacher in college taught me that 77% of all statistics were made up. Kind of wild if you really contemplate it.
By Sustainable Scott4 years ago in Futurism
Journey Through life
{Poetic Nature, Darkness, God, and Universes} (3) In the wilderness trapped by natures most poetic moments struggling, walking with wolves as protectors of the night sky, as shadows lurk through every tree and every crack in the ground i sink with the quicksand transporting me to another dimension causing fear, weakness and depression upon those walking in its path. The breath of air reminds me of the calming nature i used to live for. The peaking shadows come to show me the people that i've lost without a doubt i've seen my sister fall but the nature of the shadows were dark and raw. All i could see was black thats it. No violence no blood just black. As the darkness fills the night i saw a light at the corner of my eye and within the light, it said: "Ezara, don't give up hope and faith of who you are keep on going strong because without a doubt he believes you'll make it in life". The light also said, "He will always guide you through the pain that you have been through no matter how many times you've cried Ezara don't lose who you are". I dropped to my knees learning that I'm just like the others of this world. The world stopped for 30 seconds. The friends that i've made in the past are no longer existentin my life today. They are like ghosts possessing those who fall into darkness. Ashamed of who they are they ask me for guidance. I don't help them. Masks masks all i see are masks evolved into fakeness shadowed by their pride in themselves. The skeletons in the closet are no longer secret or hidden. I feel the wind softly rub against my cheek bringing air into my lungs, i was possessed by the way it feels no longer myself, i close my eyes letting the air transport me to another universe. The universe brought me to understanding its clarity and nature with ones self I'm awakened to this new world. Constantly thriving through new ventures. I am one with the world. The question remained Am I human? an Alien? or a Mystery? The answers I found were similiar they were all different just like the sun in the sky hiding in the clouds. Like moon gazing upon the earth breathing light into the universe. The power that went through me was strong like gravity. i soon felt overwhelmed and paranoid looking behind me like someone was there. Only to realize it was my own reflection but it moved like me saying "Your out of time". The questions went in my head "Why was I out of time in this universe". I soon looked back and it was not me it was a demon shadowing pretending to be me. I was fooled tricked into believing this universe was safe. Tremendously looking for new ways to escape. The universe was named Xion25 everything was mythical but those who believed in its magic were safe to enter its realm of gravity and prosperity. Knowing what they found who they would see and meet would shock them.
By Ezara Thill4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Confirms That Force Lightning Is A Dark Side Power
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural." This quote was spoken by Sheev Palpatine / Darth Sidious in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and he repeated it in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. As obvious as it may have been for a while, it seems that we can firmly place Force lightning in this category, especially considering that a new book from DK, simply titled The Star Wars Book, says as much. A Twitter user with the handle @OldManBlinks shared pages from the book, including a section titled "Unlimited Power: The Sith Order." This particular section includes the following:
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The Firecrest and How He Became King if the Birds
Caractacus Plumefeather, Noble Chieftain of the Little Owls, High Beak, and First Minister of the People of the Feathered Wing, shook up his small, round, brown wings, ruffled up his tan chest feathers, coughed, hiccuped, fell over, got back up again (with an oak leaf curling on his head), and gave three loud clear hoots to call the assembled People of the Feather to order.
By James Alexander Crown4 years ago in Futurism