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THE DELIVERY • by Tygan Shelton

January 6, 2023Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“We’ve failed,” XDS-4 blinked flatly, solar fins hanging dejectedly from her torso. “Now millions will die and there’s nothing we can do.” No one else in the pod liked what she was saying, but no one could argue with the… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Science Fiction, Stories dolphins, genetic engineering, space, space colonization, spaceships, Tygan Shelton

DISORIENTATION • by Mark Bilsborough

September 21, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

I’ve forgotten something, I know I have. In fact, now I come to think of it, I’ve forgotten everything. “Hey, Smith,” someone shouts, “move it!” I seem to be dressed in combat clothing; green camouflage. I’m holding a weapon, though… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Mark Bilsborough, mind uploading, space colonization

TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR • by Aleks Kyiv

September 9, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

They were right, it all passes too quickly. Demetria both regretted and cherished every extra minute it took to get little Anton into the bath. She wanted to get him into bed early, but he was so happy playing with… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Aleks Kyiv, parenting, sacrifice, space colonization

TIDES • by John A. Underwood

May 30, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The ocean here is wrong. When I complain about it, they tell me it’s because the atmosphere is different. Thinner, with an exotic composition that carries soundwaves differently from back home. I think it’s more than that. For one thing,… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories John A. Underwood, space colonization

GROUNDED • by Travis M. Prendergast

July 9, 2020Every Day Fiction 1 Comment

Scott stared out of the window, studying the landscape beyond his bedroom. His house was on the outskirts of the city, and from there, he could only see the greenery of the communal park, the shimmering material of their lifedome,… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Mars, space colonization, Travis M. Prendergast

WE’LL HAVE THE SOUFFLE • by Samuel Barnhart

July 1, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The waiter nodded and backed away respectfully. Nordique poured herself the last of the wine they had selected. “An exceptional vintage, Ar.” Nordique swirled the wine. “Pressed from the first generation of white grapes grown on Venus. Sure you want… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories candy, Halloween, Samuel Barnhart, space colonization

THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME • by George Allan Bradley

August 6, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Arthur Norris went back to the shed to fetch gasoline for the mower. In the twilight the straight tracks of newly shaved grass looked like different shades of ribbons spilled from the spool. “Arthur!” he heard her calling. She was… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories aging, George Allan Bradley, Mars, memory loss, parenting, space colonization

KIND • by D. A. D’Amico

November 17, 2017Every Day Fiction 7 Comments

A family of Bou Sain Guo floundered nearby, struggling in the thick mucus ooze of the swirling river. Somah hesitated, transfixed by the fires illuminating the boxy stick-like bodies, their rake-like hands outstretched and pleading. “Keep moving, kiddo.” Pavel pushed… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories aliens, D. A. D'Amico, space colonization

WINTER BLUE • by Oonah V Joslin

December 11, 2015Every Day Fiction 39 Comments

It was winter and a blue snow fell again covering the plains of this insignificant planet in a fine cobalt dusting of fresh, deep powder. Janey liked to kick it around exposing the light blue layer beneath the darker surface;… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories December Invitational, lost child, Oonah V Joslin, snow, space colonization

NEW YEAR’S DIVE • by Kathleen Molyneaux

August 25, 2015Every Day Fiction 12 Comments

Adam stared across the table and tried to remind himself that when he looked at Eric, he was seeing the future of humanity. Or at least that’s what the paperwork said. The dossier listed Eric’s qualifications including strength, resilience, and… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories body modification, gambling, Kathleen Molyneaux, playing cards, space colonization

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