Sci Fi
Beauty of Ares
The first sign that things were not going well was when Lisbet’s mother asked her to go through her clothes to clear some space in her closet. Lisbet had not thought anything of it. Dutifully, she went through her dresses and made a pile of the ones that didn’t really fit her, were likely to malfunction, were less-than-ideal gifts, and weren’t that flattering to begin with. She thought there was something magical on the horizon, like a vacation or a project that would require her to get new clothes and that was the reason she needed more closet space.
By Stephanie Van Orman2 months ago in Fiction
The Silent War the World Is Already Fighting
The Silent War the World Is Already Fighting When people think about war, they imagine soldiers, tanks, and explosions. But today, some of the most dangerous battles are happening quietly—without gunfire, without borders, and often without the public even noticing. This is the age of cyber warfare, and it has already changed how nations compete for power.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Fiction
If You Love Me, You'll Do It. Top Story - January 2026.
I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)2 months ago in Fiction
The Book of Petch. Content Warning.
In the Andromeda Galaxy on the tip of the fourth spire sits a white star system called Xeros with eight planets. Velga, Orith, Mithra, Kelgus, Cylok, Ruha, Leflos and Besra. Of these planets, five of the eight are inhabited by life. Velga, Mithra, Cylok, Ruha and Besra. Of these planets, the star system is of individual planetary governance with Cylok being the most advanced in spacefaring technology and the largest planet in the system and home to over one hundred different civilizations and a population of nearly one trillion sentients. The radiation from the white sun interacts with the atmosphere to give the sky a purple color only seen in daylight hours. Sitting on the western hemisphere of Cylok is the city of Olna. From the sky, the curved and oddly shaped buildings give off a shiny hematite glow and the city is nearly 2000 miles long in every direction. Olna is part of the continent of Estia. The Estian continent is nearly thirty percent of the planets surface and the largest continent. The city of Olna is one of four cities on the continent to be part of the Sorian order. A governance which ensures that everyone from the any planet in the Xeros system receives everything they need including a good education to serve a purpose in maintaining the cities harmonious civilization. One of the species that lives in Olna are humanoid and derive from ancestry that migrated from the Milky Way galaxy some two million years before, though historians aren't sure where to be exact. The humanoid race known as Alkians are highly evolved. They are generally grey in color with skin that shows transparency to their skeletons. Their eyes are wide and black with tiny nostrils for noses and very small mouths. Their arms and legs are smaller and thinner as they are mostly oblivious to the planets gravitational pull. It is the 8th day of Estias in the twelfth year of Cylo. Two Alkians have just emerged from the wall of Enkus Universerium. A school that specializes in the telekinetic sciences. Jedro is the taller of the two Alkians and is proudly wearing his golden cetra (plated necklace) with a smile on his face. The shorter Alkian is Petch who wears a silver cetra around his neck. Petch beings to speak telepathically.
By Robert de Mattos2 months ago in Fiction
Rock And Roll
His name was Eddie Funsull, they took him one night, put him in a van and took him away. They didn't like him, his music, or the way he looked. He stood out. He was one of the few Black guys in the Goth rock scene in town. But it wasn't because he was Black that they took him, it was the fact that he wasn't afraid to be what he sang about. Rock Music was his life. He lived for it. When he took the stage, it was as if he transcended time and space, as if he wasn't part of human existence. He'd sing of love lost, love yet to be, he'd sing of the freedom of existing beyond the constraints of conformity, about being that creature that we all longed to be but feared because of the doldrums of life, family, and its traditions.
By John Scipio2 months ago in Fiction
The Halazia Chronicles - Chapter 4
Soon it was summer, and the warehouse was almost unbearably hot to hang out in. But they didn’t care. It had become the most wonderful, magical place for the boys. It was their Neverland, their Wonderland, their Chocolate Factory.
By Guia Nocon2 months ago in Fiction
Broken Vision. Honorable Mention in Nothing But Voices Challenge. Top Story - January 2026.
“Anything else, Lieutenant Colonel Dixon?” “Permission to push forward, General. Our defences are holding, and the enemy is faltering, I believe we could gain an advantage going on the attack."
By Liam Storm2 months ago in Fiction
Space Affairs
Part 1: The Talk Roman and Lisa were sitting in a bedroom. Its interior looked like a mix between a teenager’s heartfelt expression and an old wooden attic about to crumble every second now. They had agreed to come to this space, where they assumed no one would disturb them. After all, it wasn’t only forbidden to enter the room, it was also quite challenging to find it in the first place.
By Paul Fingl2 months ago in Fiction
The Trouble With Interdimensional Travel. Top Story - January 2026.
So, for Christmas, I got an interdimensional portal machine. It doesn't take up as much room as you might imagine. A little bigger than your average laptop, actually, so it slides under my sofa neatly when I’m not using it. Very safe. Very convenient. There is also a suit, like a wetsuit, but much smaller and thinner. It's extraordinarily stretchy. I roll that up and tuck it in the back of the dresser drawer.
By L.C. Schäfer2 months ago in Fiction
