Category: Science Fiction
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Worst of Humanity – Short Story
The explosion was deafening and left a column of black smoke in the sky. Another skirmish. Keith’s ears were still ringing as he stood on the apartment balcony, considering whether he should leave the city or stay put, and hope that he would be able to find food and water nearby. Scavengers would be raiding…
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Insecurity Blanket – Short Story
“Welcome to Umbrella VR 2.!” the splash screen burned into her retina as she opened her eyes from a groggy sleep. Farah closed her eyes again and waited for the system to boot up. And then smiled when the swatch of colors and ribbons spread apart, displaying the world around her, as she always knew…
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Food Stamps in Space – Short Story
The lines that formed in front of the Food Assistance Center were full of pitiful, haggard faces, their heads covered with hoodies and cerebral helmets even though the city was always warm. Transhumans, at least the ones who lived on the streets, were vilified as “scumbags” and “gangbangers” for their procurement of cheaper, less-stable implants.…
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Dogs of Doomsday – Short Story
Scooter barked protestations as he ran through the crumbling concrete with rumble chasing him through and over metal shards and beams. He wanted to look back at the other two dogs but he was too focused on the opening up ahead. A concrete block fell and hit his shoulder as he leapt through the collapsing…
Karl Kirkpatrick 