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Science fiction's most popular literary writers from Isaac Asimov to Stephen King and Frank Herbert, and the rising stars of today.

Emissary of the Celestial Conclave
Title: "Emissary of the Celestial Conclave" In the small, unassuming town of Millville, nestled between rolling hills and shimmering lakes, life unfolded in a predictable pattern. That was until the night the sky lit up with an otherworldly glow, and an emissary from the Celestial Conclave descended upon Earth.
By ARTIST2 years ago in Futurism
Echoes of a Fractured World
Part 2 Nyx knew she tried to guide the humans. They weren’t listening or learning from their mistakes. She was frustrated that each generation believes they are better than the one before. Nomi had talked with Nyx about her frustrations with the humans. Nyx thought humans had an unquenchable thirst for more — a quality he respected and repulsed.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in Futurism
Quest For Solace
Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to the Lit Lounge, where I discuss my literary adventures that ignite my imagination and stir my soul. Today, I'm diving into the thought-provoking world of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. I really enjoyed this incredible novella which invites us to question our purpose, reconnect with the natural world, and escape the chaos of city life.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in Futurism
Record #04: Children // Compendium of Humanity's End
Schoolchildren at Tyson Kindergarten got a surprise treat when famous Quantum Ship Captain Marco Chung visited their classroom. Marco is most well known for being the oldest person in existence after having been displaced in time due to his career spent traveling the galaxy.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
Record #03: Distance // Compendium of Humanity's End
You are mostly empty space. Oh, you may feel like you are a semi-solid, if not squishy object, but that could not be further from the truth. If you start to zoom in, you’ll see that you are made of trillions of tiny cells. But those cells are just gooey packages for various tiny organelles and even your DNA. DNA, though, is made up of long, complex sugars. Those sugars themselves actually consist of just five elements—hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous—in various configurations.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
"From Shadows to Stars: A Journey of Redemption"
In the heart of a city draped in shadows, where despair seemed to dance with every passing soul, Michael found himself ensnared in the suffocating grip of addiction. Once a vibrant artist with dreams that reached for the stars, he now wandered through dimly lit alleyways, his palette tainted by the monotony of substances.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Futurism
Record #02: Rumor // Compendium of Humanity's End
“Hey, y’all, it’s your personal space-cadet, Beth Oh,” the young woman in a vertically oriented frame said by way of an introduction. “You know I have a new episode of the Quantum Dish podcast dropping in a couple of days—and you’ll definitely want to check that one out—but I’ve been seeing something for the past day or so that couldn’t wait. I had to comment now and set the record straight!
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
“Harvest of Wisdom: Nurturing Prosperity in Daily lives “
In a serene village nestled between rolling hills and babbling brooks, there resided an elderly sage named Eleanora. Renowned for her sagacity, she was not merely a storyteller but a living embodiment of prudence and resourcefulness.
By Mel Legre2 years ago in Futurism
BASEL 1566
The text of the broadsheet can be translated as giving the following description of the event: It happened in 1566 three times, on 27 and 28 of July, and on August 7, against the sunrise and sunset; we saw strange shapes in the sky above Basel.
By Haris Hadzic2 years ago in Futurism
NUREMBERG 1561
The Nuremberg UFO incident, often referred to as the Nuremberg UFO battle or Nuremberg UFO war, is a historical event that occurred over Nuremberg, Germany, on April 14, 1561. This event remains one of the most significant early documented UFO sightings in history and continues to capture the imagination of those interested in UFO phenomena and the mysteries of the past.
By Haris Hadzic2 years ago in Futurism
A new kind of 3D-printed carrot, in the words of its Qatar-based inventors. Content Warning.
Qatari students aim to make ‘food accessible to people all over the world’ with their newly invented 3D printer. Innovation in the heart of Qatar has birthed a groundbreaking solution to the widespread issue of food insecurity. Two visionary students, Mohammad Annan, aged 20, and Lujain Al Mansoori, aged 21, both pursuing information systems at Doha's Carnegie Mellon University, have achieved an extraordinary feat - the creation of a 3D printer capable of mass-producing vegetables, offering a potential remedy to the global food crisis.
By nizam uddin2 years ago in Futurism
Little Ducks/Quacky and Waddles
A time, in a serene little pond nestled deep within a lush green forest, lived a wonderful family of ducks. The proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, were blessed with five adorable ducklings. They named them Daisy, Charlie, Oliver, Lily, and Max.
By Open Books 📚 Open Minds 🧠 2 years ago in Futurism