Pokemon
Discards
His mother had lain dead in the house for days, until a neighbor had become concerned. But the body had been taken away. The living
Tim McDaniel February 16, 2022 No Comments
SCI FI STORIES
Step into new worlds full of adventure, quirky characters, and unbelievable imagination. You never know what you'll find with a Simily Science Fiction read.
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broken hearts
Transcendent Love
One day your heart is thump…thump…thumping and the next, the musical rhythm is gone. The warmth in your veins has now turned to ice. Life
Melissa Powers January 29, 2022 8 Comments
Eminence Grise: Part 2
3. Coma A kind pointy woman with glasses on a lanyard around her neck, in an office in Seventies brown, said that she couldn’t be
Christina Nordlander October 25, 2023 No Comments
Dinosaurs
Jurassic Writing — Part Two: The Past
Dr. Andrew Lerner leaned back in his leather chair, running a hand through his blond hair. Dr. Serena Mulligan, a paleontologist, had found his writings
Robin Honigsberg November 16, 2022 No Comments
candidate
The Weekly Informant’s Endorsements — the Shocking, Untold Story!
As our readers know, the upcoming presidential election will be one of vital importance not only to our nation, but to the world. However, with
Tim McDaniel January 9, 2022 No Comments
cyberpunk
Review of ‘The Peripheral’ 1.3
So, I entitled this review of The Peripheral 1.3 “John Snow,” even though it had an already excellent title, “Haptic Drift”. Here’s why: First, John
Paul Levinson November 15, 2022 No Comments
AI
Blinking Noon and Midnight
Len put down the book. He’d been kidding himself for an hour at least; the sweater wasn’t enough. The place was just too darn cold.
Tim McDaniel February 18, 2022 No Comments
Book
Squamous and Eldritch Get a Yard-Sale Bargain
Squamous turned right on Second. The Pinto squealed a bit, but it usually did that on sharp turns, and there was probably nothing supernatural about
Tim McDaniel February 5, 2022 No Comments
carousel
Olympius Hunting
The Girl She ducked down behind the sleigh; the light couldn’t reach her there. The man whistled along to the tune and walked between the
Kai Parker November 29, 2021 2 Comments
40s girl
Collide: Part 2
Derrick figures he could slip out during the “free time” they have every day and get away. He looks across the room at the clock
Melissa Powers December 27, 2021 No Comments
time travel
Everyone’s a Critic
Melton Welch rubbed his eyes. After an all night session at the computer, his eyes itched and his hands were cramping. He thought there might
Tim McDaniel December 21, 2021 2 Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-1)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One Torren looked at
Maryandra Barker September 8, 2022 2 Comments
Dystopian
Thirty Minutes
Can one phone alert change the world? Trigger warnings: Language, parental loss and talk of suicide I’m in freefall. Moses, who runs the canteen, says
Charles Bastille June 23, 2024 No Comments
action
Options
“This was a mistake,” yelled Dave as he stared out the window at the dark, lurching shapes gathering even faster than the gloomy clouds on
Donald J. Bingle December 14, 2022 No Comments
luck
Sucks to Be You
Paul Flinchbaugh caught the elevator just before the doors closed, and patiently rode up to the seventh floor. Patiently, because the elevator was crowded, and
Tim McDaniel February 14, 2022 No Comments
Birthday Party
The Johnson’s house sits high above the desolate urban sprawl, among gently waving trees and yellow flowers. Standing by the road, you see the large,
Alex Mathers July 10, 2022 3 Comments
Churchill
On the Beaches
Barret P. Bungate, Director of the Parallel Project, loomed over the edge of the cubicle and stared down at Avery Gibbart, his eyes colder than
Tim McDaniel February 21, 2022 1 Comment
hero
Zero Hour
Most kids, as they approach high school graduation, are faced with hard choices. Should I go to college? A college near home, or one in
Tim McDaniel February 18, 2022 1 Comment
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Three – The First Steps (P-4)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part Four ———- After the Headmaster’s presentation
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 2 Comments
cyberpunk
Review of ‘The Peripheral’ 1.4-1.5
Who took Lev’s tea? The disappearance of his tea in episode 1.4 of The Peripheral on Amazon Prime Video was an another signalic moment, just
Paul Levinson November 15, 2022 No Comments
Eminence Grise: Part 1
If the red slayer think he slays, Or if the slain think he is slain, They know not well the subtle ways I keep, and
Christina Nordlander October 25, 2023 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-6)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Six “I think we
Maryandra Barker June 17, 2022 No Comments
alien
Student Database Notes 3/25 – 6/27
3/25 Exvoon Faculty Met my new class today. I don’t anticipate making much use of the database system this quarter; the students all seem motivated,
Tim McDaniel February 5, 2022 No Comments
Body Horror
Self-portrait
“Monster,” says Malik, and points to a spot in the metal pole. “That’s a snail,” I say. “It’s an insect, I guess. Their shell protects
KC Roca January 20, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-3)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Once again, he
Maryandra Barker August 10, 2022 No Comments
AI
Purr Mission
Purr Mission Tale #1 in the Herc Tom, Champion of the Empire series Copyright 2011 by William Mangieri I stroked Kat’s fur and pressed my
William Mangieri August 26, 2023 No Comments
steampunk
Heart of Steel – Part 1
Disclaimer: The quote in this story: A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us is from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. **** Dragons didn’t exist.
Caitlin McColl January 16, 2022 4 Comments
George Washington
A Little-Known Historical Fact
“You know, Billy,” said George Washington, “When I was a young boy my mother used to say something to me, by way of encouraging me
Tim McDaniel January 28, 2022 1 Comment
consequence
Love In Limbo: Part 4
Mary runs to the old chipped white bench in front of Pvt. Greene’s grave and plops down. She feels the tears streaming down her cheeks
Melissa Powers February 28, 2022 1 Comment
cliche
The Known World
Tom’s smug appreciation of the great shrouded form squatting in the middle of the lab was interrupted by the ding of the elevator. The doors
Tim McDaniel February 16, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-3)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Torren approached his
Maryandra Barker September 22, 2022 No Comments
alien
The Wrath of Grapes, or, The Sweet Smell of Success
It all happened because of the grapes. It wasn’t often that any fresh fruit at all was sent to the Issap Station. Oh, the diplomats
Tim McDaniel March 26, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (P-3)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Everyone looked around
Maryandra Barker April 19, 2023 No Comments
competition
Getting Ahead in Business
Graeme Wood turned the newspaper to Local News, folded it, and smoothed it flat on the plastic table in front of him. The waitress passed
Tim McDaniel January 16, 2022 No Comments
aliens
Are We Alone?
“Kang!” came Kodos’ deep, booming voice. “I think I’ve found something.” “What is it?” Kodos pulled up the chart. “Do you see the third planet
Gene Glotzer April 1, 2022 1 Comment
battery
The Conservation of Energy
“Pass me the orb already, Eloa!” “You have an orb yourself, Sirri. You’ve got tons of them.” “Well, not right here. Besides, they’re getting all
Tim McDaniel April 8, 2022 No Comments
aliens
Catalogue of Items in the Chess Exhibit at the Humanities Museum, Pre-Enlightenment Wing
“First Contact” commemorative limited edition set (United States, 2019) Marble pieces, marble board. This set and a variety of other commercial products were manufactured to
Alex Shvartsman August 10, 2021 4 Comments
alien
Another View of the Matter Addressed in Shelley’s “Ozymandias”
The forcebeams were almost invisible, thin shafts of gleaming air. As they cut into the limestone, a slight spray of dust erupted at the point
Tim McDaniel January 25, 2022 1 Comment
Don’t Feed the Birds
The morning of my wedding, the sky was clear, a plane of burning blue. My evening suit hung out on a coathanger over the closet
Christina Nordlander May 1, 2024 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Five – The Procedures (P-2)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two The man felt as though he
Maryandra Barker April 13, 2022 No Comments
The Tube
There is a folk tale that all people are tied to their destined husband or wife by a red string that no-one can see. I
Christina Nordlander June 1, 2022 No Comments
Children
Hop and Hop with Gleepglop-Geep! A Bedtime Reader
Gleepglop-Geep is curled up under the dried leaves, warm and comfortable. But not sleeping! Gleepglop-Geep knows that sleeping is dangerous, and she is far too
Tim McDaniel February 10, 2022 No Comments
Crime
Magic Squad!
Lieutenant David Moy bit his lower lip and looked back up at the eighteenth story ledge. The wind blustering along the street took one look
Tim McDaniel February 6, 2022 No Comments
alien
Welcome to SFCO
Welcome, new employee, to the Superior Firms family of companies! We are gratified that you have joined us. However, as we are sure you (singular,
Tim McDaniel February 22, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-5)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Nya staggered to
Maryandra Barker June 11, 2022 No Comments
android
After the End of the Tale
Leonides didn’t know when he had started searching for signs that something was wrong. It couldn’t have been right after he had got Herma back.
Christina Nordlander May 23, 2022 No Comments
campaign
Election Returns, Live
The bulky figure stooped, bringing its head close to the ground, as if sniffing out a trail. Its electronic eyes whirred and the machine pistols
Tim McDaniel January 1, 2022 No Comments
The Intentionally-Designed Creature
If the most decorated, educated biologist in history — past, future, or present — was given the power to play God for the sole purpose
Osprey White February 1, 2022 No Comments
Boy
Love in Limbo: Part 1
Mary has been trapped in this dark moonlit cemetery for an undetermined amount of time. She had been free of this place once, living among
Melissa Powers February 1, 2022 3 Comments
#futuristic
Canary’s Refuge
“Feels good to finally be off that blasted ship.” Ben breathes in so deeply that his shoulder rubs against my bare one, a touch so
Wendy Nikel November 3, 2021 1 Comment
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-1)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit – Myself) Part One Nehemiah White stood up, glaring
Maryandra Barker May 13, 2022 No Comments
box
Present and Promise: A Mostly True Story
I wasn’t expecting anything. Yet, there it was. The unmistakable drone of the … well … drone dropping a package on the front stoop. I
Donald J. Bingle January 7, 2023 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-4)
Quick Author’s note: I’m back! Thank you everyone for your patience! I will be uploading two segments this week. The tech issues have (for now)
Maryandra Barker August 25, 2022 3 Comments
alien
This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
The ceiling opened and the Priest Judge Arbitrator descended into the Control Center. Tloygruu bobbed his head up and down the correct number of times,
Tim McDaniel April 9, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-5)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Nya’s alarm clock
Maryandra Barker October 5, 2022 No Comments
Workings of a Star – Ch 1 – A Scifi Romance
Everything was burning. The flames reached high into the sky, the smoke blocking out any sign of light. There were screams and crying from every
Shannon Bertone December 7, 2021 No Comments
biotech
In a Flash
“In a Flash” Story #1 in the Detective Jimmy Delaney series Copyright 2011 by William Mangieri He’d lose his badge if they caught him doing
William Mangieri August 26, 2023 No Comments
404
A Brief Biography of Baron Otto von Korek (1717-1783), Brigadier-General of the Prussian Army, Ret.
Otto von Korek was born on March 14, 1717, in the German State of Thuringia to parents of noble birth, but modest means. Little of
Donald J. Bingle December 1, 2021 No Comments
#Halloween
Halloween Betrothal
It hit the floor with a thud. She watched in horror as the pumpkin basket bounced merrily off the floor of the patio scattering her
Charlotte Rodricks November 1, 2021 7 Comments
40s soldier
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 4
Miranda opens her eyes to a blur of shapes surrounding her. She feels damp all over and the cool temperature in the room causes her
Melissa Powers January 5, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-2)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Two They crossed the
Maryandra Barker September 15, 2022 No Comments
Animal communication
There are Ways
The new researcher arrived just as Jennifer finally got the chance to sit down with a cup of coffee. Cleaning out the chimp section was
Tim McDaniel March 22, 2022 No Comments
Superhero
Confidant
“Rob, just listen to me for a sec. I’m not talking about anything that’s actually immoral. Nobody gets hurt.” Weldon Brown pushed the hair back
Tim McDaniel March 21, 2022 No Comments
Workings of a Star – Ch 5 – A Scifi Romance
Esme took a deep breath of the fresh forest air and let it out in a sigh. She hated how nervous she was getting. She
Shannon Bertone December 12, 2021 No Comments
action
Dark Energy
Energy surged through his sinews as he ran effortlessly through the shadow-splashed night, metal-banded legs stretching and springing as they churned the decaying detritus of
Donald J. Bingle February 2, 2022 5 Comments
Entanglement
Story Choices: Quantum Storytelling
This entire story already exists, but you are only experiencing it one word at a time as you move forward through it. You could, if
Donald J. Bingle May 13, 2023 No Comments
Workings of a Star – Ch 2 – A Scifi Romance
It was only when Esme looked out that expanse of glass before her did she truly come to realize she was no longer on the
Shannon Bertone December 8, 2021 No Comments
steampunk
Heart of Steel – Part 2
Gideon opened his eyes, narrowed into slits from the sunlight that streamed through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. The palm and orange trees, a cluster of
Caitlin McColl January 17, 2022 2 Comments
genetic
The Best Path
The wind screamed past her, rippling over Spant’s skimship in tiny, flashing waves. She shot between two Andean mountain peaks at Mach four. One of
Tim McDaniel February 20, 2022 No Comments
Alternate History
Cause Ways
“What if?” is the essence of genre fiction. What if monsters were real? What if mankind had faster-than-light travel? What if there was a world
Donald J. Bingle January 31, 2022 7 Comments
superheroes
On Black Wings Chapter Six (Adult Themes & Language)
I got home around noon, locked my doors and shut my blinds before I became the Corax and took off my new armor to work
Chris Crowe July 29, 2024 No Comments
alien
The Lonesome Planet Travelers Advisory
Here is the latest update, brought to you by the Lonesome Planet Travelers Advisory Board, as certified by the Local Group. Those of you who
Tim McDaniel February 6, 2022 7 Comments
A Final Insult
“Every media outlet, every channel, every neurofeed; heck, we even got every linkstream hooked up for this, boss. This’ll be the fight of the century!”
Alina Lee August 28, 2022 No Comments
40s girl
Collide: Part 3
When the elevator stops on the third floor, May Bell is guided out. She’s still frazzled by the strange world that surrounds her. As they
Melissa Powers December 27, 2021 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (P-3)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Nya stood next
Maryandra Barker July 13, 2022 No Comments
#Halloween
The Island
Their second honeymoon was going as well as Aidan hoped it would. He and Nicole needed to repair the rift in their relationship caused by
Robin Honigsberg October 21, 2023 No Comments
time travel
Slipping Time
I slipped on the wet pavement. I got to my feet and soon discovered it was five hours earlier. This was not the first time
Paul Levinson September 27, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-6)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Six The man felt
Maryandra Barker September 2, 2022 No Comments
hike
The Walk Back
This star exploded. A hundred years or so later, one of the resulting cosmic rays entered the back of Raymond Wiench’s right hand as he
Tim McDaniel January 12, 2022 No Comments
serial
Aishana—Chapter 1: Skyborn
“The wise man pulls not at loose thread, unless he has learned to fly.”—Proverbs of the Skyborn Gas flares whooshed, keeping the silk balloons plump,
Benny Neylon February 4, 2022 No Comments
alien
Requisitions
Message Received 0843 – 14/3/2228–E Source: Colony LKe2289-P3 T-Port Materialization Point: 52/120/0 Requisition List Follows 14 Collapsible Extenders, 4-meter, Blue (Houseguest) 6 Entertainment
Tim McDaniel February 5, 2022 1 Comment
luck
Behind that Tree
Jody Kouistra sighted along the barrel of her telescope. It was a beautiful clear October night, the stars close enough to get tangled in her
Tim McDaniel April 4, 2022 No Comments
cat
I Do Have Half of an Octopus, I Believe It Is
“Bella! Bella!” The horrible screech caused Dr. Crawley to fumble the test tube, and a single drop flew out and hit the surface of the
Tim McDaniel March 4, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Five – The Procedures (P-1)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part One Commander Torren Egress paused outside the
Maryandra Barker April 8, 2022 No Comments
dating
Finder’s Keepers
Camera 1: Opening shot of the Panorama logo. Zooming in to a two-shot on Tarbox and Madrazo. Then Camera 1 close-up on Tarbox Grant Tarbox
Tim McDaniel January 29, 2022 No Comments
politics
Future Futures
“You’ve caused untold damage to the economy. You understand that, don’t you?” Senator Lantis scowled at her like the crotchety old grandfather he surely was,
Donald J. Bingle August 12, 2021 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S – Saving One Soul (Prologue)
(Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Prologue “Aaron Claviss White,” read the familiar writing across the inner cover of the small journal Nya White clutched in her
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 8 Comments
horror
3. Priyatel – Uzhas (Night Terrors)
Things at the farmhouse were all right for a few days. Svetlana fell into a routine of filling out medical charts three times a day,
Eta George August 30, 2022 No Comments
cyborg
Cerise Sky Memories
I remember a childhood that didn’t exist. Hot apple pies cooling on park benches. Small toes pressed into scorching white sand. Snowball fights leaving crisp,
Wendy Nikel August 27, 2021 2 Comments
epistolary
The Epistolary History
#1 1/9/12 Hey Cat, We finally did it! The time machine works. The blokes are talking about trying to sell it to some big technology
Alex Shvartsman August 10, 2021 4 Comments
Slabbed Maris
Maris stepped outside in the stadium and felt the world narrow. The detox, hours of looking down into the toilet bowl, dad’s still upturned face
Christina Nordlander July 23, 2023 No Comments
Crime
The Future is Always Perfect
Don’t you wish you would never make a wrong decision? With FuturePreviewTM, you never do – because you always know what the future brings. #
Dennis Mombauer August 16, 2021 3 Comments
near future
12:20 Bus From the Basics
Beep. The digits flashed on Inna’s BitWatch at exactly midnight: $1000.00. She held her breath, half- expecting the shriek of her Aunt Li’s alarm clock,
Wendy Nikel August 27, 2021 2 Comments
aging
Medicine Man
Grant Gatzke pointed with a shaking finger. “There’s one. A Pepsi, I think. It’s got that color.” Metallic blue glimmered in the weeds at the
Tim McDaniel February 20, 2022 2 Comments
Activism
Executive Requirements
Mate? Bear young? Out of the question for such as those who obstinately follow the Doctrine of the Rounded Home! There. It had been said,
Tim McDaniel February 16, 2022 5 Comments
conspiracy
Chooser of the Fallen
Maria sat by the computer on the varnished side-table and dad lay curled up in the couch watching some discussion program she couldn’t focus on.
Christina Nordlander January 1, 2022 1 Comment
Democrat
Incurable
“Those the screening results?” Skemp asked. He put down his coffee. “Yep,” Gomes said. He put the files down on the table and sat down
Tim McDaniel January 28, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-4)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Author’s Note: Because this segment is so
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 9 Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-5)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Before she knew
Maryandra Barker August 26, 2022 No Comments
superheroes
On Black Wings Chapter Ten (Adult Themes & Language)
The city sprawled below like a field of stars, each light a distant life unaware of the violence above. I stood on the edge of
Chris Crowe July 29, 2024 No Comments