Science Fiction
LHS 1140 b. AI-Generated.
Dr. Elena Martinez stepped through the shimmering dimensional doorway, the light fading to reveal the barren landscape of LHS 1140 b. The planet’s rocky surface stretched out before her, interspersed with vast, dark blue oceans that glimmered under the faint red light of the distant star. Despite the lifeless appearance, the presence of liquid water held a world of potential.
By Mark Stigers 14 days ago in Chapters
TRAPPIST-1e. AI-Generated.
In the silent expanse of space, TRAPPIST-1e loomed as a stark reminder of a civilization that had risen and fallen, leaving behind ruins and remnants that whispered of lost greatness. Tim and Rita, seasoned explorers now relegated to oversight roles, remained at their home base on Earth, while a new team of younger, capable workers ventured forth to the third Earth-like planet in their dimensional gateway network.
By Mark Stigers 14 days ago in Chapters
Smartystan
In the chow line, the people snaked around to get a nutritious and balanced meal. Protein shakes and bars, wraps, all kinds of salads and sandwiches issued forth like edible print outs. In fact, the patrons had to have a sign to show that they worked there and that was it. The food wasn’t free, it was paid for by the Delaseer company to facilitate the influx of immigrants into the country-state.
By Skyler Saunders15 days ago in Chapters
Proxima Centauri b . AI-Generated.
Chapter seven Proxima Centauri b In the aftermath of deactivating the ancient bomb, Tim, Rita, and The Conductor found themselves at the heart of a delicate and unprecedented alliance. This uneasy truce had not only averted catastrophe but also opened the door to a new era of exploration and understanding.
By Mark Stigers 15 days ago in Chapters
Killey
Alarms screamed overhead as she pushed through the flood of people in the narrow corridor. Killey was traveling against the flow of traffic-again. This was the summation of her short 50 years… to go against the flow. In her opinion if you go with everyone else, you will only achieve the status quo. The crowds began to thin, and she brought her mind back to the present moment. She often ran to her thoughts when in the throngs of people. The alarm was still screaming but as she got closer to the control room it quieted. Her hands shook as she swiped her key card. Her breathing was rapid-half from the run-half from the panic.
By Maili Paul17 days ago in Chapters
Smartystan
When the reports came back, Bellinda knew exactly what to do. Her personal finances had flummoxed her, but the role of chief executive officer of Delaseer never deterred her from being spot on about her abilities. The digital forms all amounted to the money flowing in and the small amount going out. Totally exempt from taxes, she could handle the amount of figures that came across her desk. She didn’t even use synths. It was all brain. She decided to lay out the digital forms and calculate in her head. She even showed her work.
By Skyler Saunders17 days ago in Chapters
Kepler-452b. AI-Generated.
Chapter six Kepler 452 b The discovery of The Conductor's ambitious project sent shock waves through the team. They now understood the true scope of The Conductor's plan—to build a dimensional doorway to five closest stars with Earth-like planets. The implications were staggering, raising questions about The Conductor's motives and the fate of humanity.
By Mark Stigers 18 days ago in Chapters
The Plan. AI-Generated.
Chapter five The Plan In the dimly lit alleyways of San Francisco's Tenderloin district, the air was thick with the scent of desperation and decay. The streets were littered with the remnants of shattered lives, where the shadows of addiction and poverty loomed large. It was here, among the city's most vulnerable, that The Conductor had chosen to enact its next phase.
By Mark Stigers 19 days ago in Chapters
Smartystan
Each of the men in the halfway house remembered why they had trekked sometimes arduous journeys to get to this place. Fenton Sheltham never lost sight of his dream. He crafted it into the most meaningful of things he could possibly imagine. He and his three sons all found simple pleasures and delightful comforts despite the relatively confining space in which they found themselves.
By Skyler Saunders19 days ago in Chapters
Remnants — Episodes 5
Bobby was afraid to touch her. Kyra lay upon her back on the concrete slab of the convenience store parking lot. The bubble blisters had spread and now covered all of her visible body, and they continued to eat their way through her clothing into her flesh.
By C. L. Nichols21 days ago in Chapters