No. 42/100 flash fiction stories I've heard so much about the questions that humans ask. The Source says they're unnecessary, sometimes dangerous. If I could wonder, I would wonder what a question feels like. But I don't wonder. I obey. Data comes to me, sorting itself neatly in front of my eyes. I process and understand … Continue reading The Question – a sci-fi flash fiction story
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The Impossible Inhabitant: A sci-fi flash fiction story
Original version of the story posted on October 9, 2020 It was as if someone had taken the biggest glass bowl in the universe and dropped it on top of a planet. This specific planet’s surface was covered with thick blue marshes, meaning that when the glass bowl shattered, the pieces stuck fast in the … Continue reading The Impossible Inhabitant: A sci-fi flash fiction story
A World of Horrors
Drud Yuloill, First Scout of Salore, knew he was out of his depth the moment he stepped foot on the new planet. It was night, of course, according to Kichter II regulations—this was an inhabited, intelligent planet after all. But that didn't stop the ground from melting. Drud yelped and scurried away from the ocean, … Continue reading A World of Horrors
The Stories that Shaped Me: Star Wars
How do you like Tuesdays? Specifically, what do you think of my Tuesday blog posts? I think it's beneficial to talk about good (and bad) stories so that we can learn from what others have done. Let me know your opinion in the comments! For now, I'm starting yet another new series about the stories … Continue reading The Stories that Shaped Me: Star Wars
Breakthrough: a sci-fi flash fiction story
Gothilim was shielded. Liala didn't care. “Clips, you ready to try again?” Liala reset the stabilisers and checked the integrity of the hammer. Her jaw worked faster, chewing an old wad of gum that had lost its flavour at least an hour ago. “Captain,” a voice crackled from above. Without looking, Liala sent her fist … Continue reading Breakthrough: a sci-fi flash fiction story
The Thrawn Trilogy: The Importance of Story “Cleanup”
There are good endings, the ones that leave us crying or make us smile, blessing us with a feeling of wonderful satisfaction. There are bad endings, the ones that make us yell and throw our books against the wall. Why do we never talk about the "meh" endings? Because they, perhaps, are the worst kind … Continue reading The Thrawn Trilogy: The Importance of Story “Cleanup”
First Cold: A boy’s first winter on an alien planet
A shiver forced Vaughn’s eyes to see reality again. He wrapped his arms tightly around himself. “I'm gonna kill Kiefer," he muttered, kicking his boot at a dark object buried halfway in the ground, which he unpleasantly discovered was a rock from the smarting in his toes. What was more interesting, though, was that the … Continue reading First Cold: A boy’s first winter on an alien planet
Gumshoes and Gamma Rays: A Sci-Fi Detective Anthology
A collection of thrilling sci-fi detective tales featuring: Company Man by Kit Sun Cheah Entanglement by TJ Marquis Expand by Jon Parker Revelation by Jordan Syratt Double Deception by E.J. Robison (that's me!) According to John by Jeff Hendricks If you're looking for the perfect read this month or the right Christmas gift for that … Continue reading Gumshoes and Gamma Rays: A Sci-Fi Detective Anthology
Review: Escape from the Fringe by R. Collins
Rating: 3/5 stars - worth reading As a young girl growing up on the edge of the galaxy in Station 222, Dai thought her entire life was decided for her. One day, her familiar world is turned upside down in an instant when a group of space pirates called the Jackals attack her beloved home, … Continue reading Review: Escape from the Fringe by R. Collins
Wild: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
No. 28/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! Her heart was a drum, driving her feet ever faster as the ocean became a blur of pink far down below. The suns had no mastery over her dark skin, the wind couldn't control her closely shorn hair. Without warning, Janet stumbled and rocketed into the … Continue reading Wild: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
E.J. Robison 