literature
Science fiction's most popular literary writers from Isaac Asimov to Stephen King and Frank Herbert, and the rising stars of today.
The Black Light From Outer Space
It started with a deafening sound then the day turned into the night but we could still see the blue sky and the sun Samuellah stands before her window, sipping her black coffee, let it invade her palate before swallowing it. When she reaches out to open the curtain, it was inertia that struck her.
By theasian online4 years ago in Futurism
Will-O'-The-Wisp Ep. 1
Chapter 1 (Shower)
By Kat Jadzia4 years ago in Futurism
Will-O'-The-Wisp
Prologue “Good morning Aurora City. I’m Mariah Dobrev, and I must say what a beautiful July day it is. Today is Friday the 15th, the sun is shining, and the skies are clear. Tonight, conditions will be perfect to see the annual meteor shower right here in Aurora. People will be swarming to town square tonight for free food, drinks, and a beautiful display of astronomical wonder, so be sure to drop by and don’t miss out.” The woman on the TV paused for a moment, before continuing in a new tone that was much less happy and excited.
By Kat Jadzia4 years ago in Futurism
The Answer
One bright, ninety-degree summer morning, two brothers played basketball in an apartment division basketball court. Their names were Atlas and Apollo. Their similarities only stretched to appearances; their brown curls tangled together with the antics of boyhood, their dark skin becoming darker with the heat of the sun. On a day such as this, Apollo felt light as a feather, while Atlas felt that he had the world on his shoulders.
By Aimee Pieper4 years ago in Futurism
Perdido Street Station—the 20th anniversary of China Miéville’s critically acclaimed novel
Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, China Miéville’s award winning Weird/urban fantasy novel, Perdido Street Station (2000, Macmillan), is the opening salvo of his fictional world of Bas-Lag, a strange slurry of magic, steampunk, and post-modern enigmas. The second novel in the trilogy, The Scar, was published in 2002, and the final book, Iron Council (2004), completes the New Crobuzon trilogy.
By K.E. Lanning4 years ago in Futurism
Hello Rio!
Iman’s room is filled with sketches, clay, crayons, pencils, and broken toys all over the floor, he is building his latest creation Rio. “...And then you're gonna roll around on the ground, the dirt, the floor, and fly! Awe Rio Just you wait! You’re gonna be the best robot ever!” Iman yelled with excitement. Rio is no ordinary robot as Iman tells his mother Olivia, Rio is the future he proclaims. Unlike his other toys, Rio is a special robot whose duty is to be a helper in everyday activities and be playful. It will be the next best thing for kids in Philadelphia.
By Keonna Nelson4 years ago in Futurism
The Night Was Cold In the Kingdom
Ice crystals began to form along the pine trees that surround the gated kingdom. The one with the walls so high, you can’t see in or out. With the towers made of stain glass. They tell a story of the past. A harsh, painful one that brought the kingdom to its glory. One of respect and dignity. In that kingdom lies a prince. Young, full of grace and loyal to his people. He wears a coat of blues and reds. A crown of silver, with rows of ruby’s lining the prestige that resides upon his black locks. It was said for century’s he would be the one to bring the two kingdoms together. Either by force or marriage.
By Shelby Schwartz4 years ago in Futurism
The Real Danger
Allie sat at the table with her parents after telling them about her day giving them all of the information she could, they sat patiently listening but she could see the wheels turning in their minds steadily processing what she was telling them. There was a beat of silence before her father sat back and said,
By Ashley Wentz4 years ago in Futurism