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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

THE BOTANIST AND HER DAUGHTERS • by Sean Mulroy

August 9, 2015Every Day Fiction 12 Comments

“You should leave Tani here…” Gwen was digging in her garden as usual, on bended knees amid rows of mutated hydrangeas. It was Ms Krilov speaking behind; that monotonous tone was distinct and grating. “…I doubt,” Ms Krilov paused temporarily,… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Sean Mulroy, space colonization

DEGREES OF STARVATION • by Beth Cato

July 29, 2014Every Day Fiction 46 Comments

Charlotte sank her pitchfork into the fragrant compost and daydreamed of libraries — the old-fashioned sort, lined with yellowed tomes of liver-spotted pages and fragile leather spines that crackled against her palm. As data technician officer for the colony on… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Beth Cato, books, libraries, space colonization

THE FOUR BILLION YEAR BIRTHDAY • by Jamie Hittman

March 29, 2014Every Day Fiction 12 Comments

“I’m glad you could come see me off,” said the woman behind the airlock. Her voice crackled through a speaker in the ceiling of Sector 8-G, but Dr. Hauser could tell she was smiling. He imagined her kneeling, plump and… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Jamie Hittman, psychiatrists, space colonization

GIANT LEAP • by Mark English

October 21, 2011Every Day Fiction 17 Comments

Roaring on a mighty flame stack, the rocket ship Conquest descended through the atmosphere to the surface of planet Alpha-1. Bulbous-bodied, tri-finned, and gleaming, the interstellar colony ship was breath-taking — which was part of the Big Idea. Camera drones… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Science Fiction, Stories aliens, Mark English, space colonization

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