Category: Short Fiction
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Social Media Distancing – Short Story
The virus couldn’t get us if we went outside but only a few of us would venture out into the world, and only for curiosity sake. Cyberspace had never been the same since the bug that killed thousands of internet lives had been unleashed on the world. Leaving the house had been the only means…
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Third World Problems – Short Story
These are strange times. Our world has been burdened with disruptions and civil unrest since Aequo Animo, the Third World of Gamma, suffered a plague that has wiped out half their population. The Grand Portal of Agimonos in our capitol city has been closed for three months and the results have been felt in every…
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Throwback Transgender – Short Story
“During the early 21st century another sexual revolution took place that saw the rise of diverse sexual identity. The liberation movement of the previous century, which had been created by marketing companies to advance consumerism, had reduced the populace’s morale apprehensions, including sexism, racism, and classism. Although race, sex, and gender seemed to remain an…
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Quarantine Crisis – Short Story
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are facing an epidemic the country has never seen before. We ask that you stay indoors and only go to the stores when absolutely necessary. It seems that not everyone is taking the quarantine seriously. Wash your hands, stay away from your neighbors, and be cautious about what you eat. There…
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Psycho-Famous – Short Story
I’m never who I want to be. I see the scars in the mirror and I’ve forgotten what I look like under all the scars. People decide who you are before they even meet you. They’ve already decided if they’re going to like you or hate you. Most of the time they just want to…
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Gamer’s Debt – Short Story
“Crap, all I wanted was the gold chest so I can buy some extra lives. If I don’t get any more extra lives, I’ll lose all my gold when I die. How am I supposed to win if I have to pay for every damn thing?” Joden stepped down the ramp of his Blourgan cruiser…
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Rocket Boy – Short Story
A tiny spaceship landed on a rocky crag. A small astronaut leapt from the red-stripped rocket, colliding with the blue dirt of Terrafin-7. The boy looked around. He built a fire from stones and foliage and waited for signs of intelligent life. Black flame reflected in his rounded helmet when a rustling came from nearby…
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Cybersoul – Short Story
I died and only got 3 likes. Everyone else unfollowed me. Should have used a meme. Something with a cat and a halo. Maybe I could have died with a little more flair and added a hashtag. I could’ve jumped off a skyscraper and tap danced into the ground. #deathdancer. #photofinish. #yolo. But my death…
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Butterfly – Short Story
Error code://Catostrophic cybersphere failure. Non-biological/Non-OS entity detected in v-frame. Dangerous protocols emanating from V-352. Threat levels rising. Potential loss of humanoid USMA colony detected. Defense locks deteriorating. Foreign entity lowering missile controls. Safeguards degenerating. Shutting down nanonet integration to prevent further
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Rotten – Short Story
Pale, elongated fingers stretched out towards my throat. Fibrous muscles strained on inhuman arms, grasping out for the chance to destroy another human life. It was then that I realized, while hiding in that freezer, that people are really angry when they’re hungry. Especially when it comes to their baser needs. The monster moaned and…
Karl Kirkpatrick 