Contamination
A story of the repair workers When the nice grey-haired physician – she looked like a secondary-school counsellor – finished, Jannike’s gaze slid out the
Christina Nordlander
June 2, 2023
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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.
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
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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
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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
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (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 patiently waited for the
Maryandra Barker
March 23, 2022
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evolution
Subsidiary Class 2 Museum Report
So there is a hall devoted to Precambrian life, with its Cnidarians and the Ediacarans, and here’s one all about the Ordovician Biodiversification Event. That
Tim McDaniel
September 8, 2023
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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
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (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 Nya made her
Maryandra Barker
June 29, 2022
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newplanetproblems
UNDER THIS NEW SKY
I studied hard before I came here. This was the future I wanted so badly. We all wanted it. This place was the best hope
Josie Dorans
January 17, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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alien
Taking the Waters
“It just doesn’t make sense!” Dr. Emma Zee jammed her hands in the pockets of her white lab coat and glared out at the sea.
Tim McDaniel
September 6, 2023
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Simulacra
I remember dying. You might think that’s not a big problem. I was one of the first who could be restored. If you’ve got eternal
Christina Nordlander
May 25, 2022
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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
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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
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February 16, 2022
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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
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December 8, 2021
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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
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40s soldier
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 3
Walter leads her all the way up to her door and she feels like she’s on a date in the 1950s, or the 40s in
Melissa Powers
January 3, 2022
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1940s soldier
Part 5: Cursed Time Lovers
The next morning, Miranda discharges from the hospital, given a clean bill of health. She walks with her parents down the hall to the waiting
Melissa Powers
January 22, 2022
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The Wanderer
Nothing remains of Pittman. As we watch its remnants smolder, I know deep in my soul that every one of us has the same picture
Charles Bastille
October 29, 2022
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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
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Dystopian
Contagion
Let’s start at the end, shall we? What remained of the city was now more wild than man-made, nature having fairly successfully reclaimed what used
Caitlin McColl
January 15, 2022
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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
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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
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alien
Eavesdropper
Gerardo sat on the warm bench and listened. Claude was on his right, thumping away at some game on his laptop, rocking the park bench,
Tim McDaniel
February 10, 2022
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (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 Nehemiah reached his office and closed
Maryandra Barker
May 21, 2022
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Why the Aliens Did What They Did to that Suburb of Madison, Wisconsin
Mary shook her head. She sat amid the rumpled sheets, her eyes downcast. Mark sat on the edge of the bed, slumped and sweaty. Mark
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March 29, 2022
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S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (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/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four Once Lilleth had
Maryandra Barker
July 21, 2022
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S.O.S. Chapter Five – The Procedures (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/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Three Rin was still in the Lab
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April 22, 2022
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Is It Too Late?
Eli glanced around the empty helicopter before dropping his head into his hands. He hoped more of his friends would attend the Society meeting this
Chloe Longstreet
April 2, 2022
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (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 had fully
Maryandra Barker
October 27, 2022
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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
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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
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aliens
Contact
Writing Spark: What would happen if aliens finally made contact? “Report?” I buzzed nervously before the Commander. “No contact recommended. Species was deemed unsuitable.” The
Casey Lawrence
January 26, 2022
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frivolous
Victims
“Thought of someone to sue yet?” Bill’s dad called from the living room. “Not yet, dad.” Bill opened the refrigerator door. “Did you find the
Tim McDaniel
January 9, 2022
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#spaceexploration
Islands in the Void
“We’re changing course,” I said. “I’m the captain. That makes me in charge of this heap. And that being the case, my in charge ass
Josie Dorans
February 20, 2022
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The Screw
After cleaning the cleared-out flat I turned off the remote control. I went one last round to see whether there was anything left for me
Christina Nordlander
May 1, 2023
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exploitation
Labor Costs
Moll Forey pushed back the strand of hair that kept falling into her eyes, smearing the sweat along her cheek. Better to just cut it,
Tim McDaniel
January 15, 2022
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (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 As soon as
Maryandra Barker
July 8, 2022
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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
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#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
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#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
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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
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animal liberation
Appendices
Appendix A # The appendix twisted in Dr. Chamberlin’s tongs, hissing and spitting. “Careful, nurse,” he said from behind his mask. “This is a mean
Tim McDaniel
January 9, 2022
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planet
Planet B
As the G-forces pinned her to her assigned seat, Astrid felt as though this was all a grand mistake. Maybe it was the unimaginable pressure,
Casey Lawrence
January 27, 2022
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S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (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 Cover Credit- Myself) Part One Nya sat perfectly still, staring
Maryandra Barker
March 23, 2022
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Baboon Fingers on Glass
Addisyn couldn’t sleep the night before she was scheduled to rotate back to Earth. She slipped into her uniform and wandered the quiet hallways of
Jim Latham
March 30, 2022
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goblin
What’s a goblin?
He stood before the lake, its smooth surface reflecting the full moon that hung heavy and swollen up above. Fighting back the butterflies and the
Director Aldmann
July 22, 2022
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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
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adventure
The Kraken (Story Cubes #3)
If you’re here for a big and fantastical adventure story, sorry to disappoint you – this is not it. This is a story, and while
Michael Robert
February 2, 2022
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-7)
*** 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 Seven Torren set the
Maryandra Barker
October 20, 2022
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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
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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
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Gone Like the Bison
Sam’s fingers went double-time on the keyboard. Lines of multicolored sentences popped into existence—bits of code—arranged in just the right way to build wonders. On
Matthew Goldberg
August 10, 2021
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Alternative History
The Day the World Got Woke
Fiction for a Broken Country When I went to sleep last night, everything was normal. When I woke up, everything was different. Everything was Black.
Charles Bastille
January 31, 2022
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Two – The Death Reaper (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 Cover Credit- Myself) Part One Just as the sky began
Maryandra Barker
March 23, 2022
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Dystopian
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
“What’s love got to do with it?” Shara said, as she slashed through the thick underbrush of the jungle with her machete that was almost
Caitlin McColl
February 4, 2022
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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
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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
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curse
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 1
If she didn’t know any better, she’d say the boy is insane. He’s standing here demanding that he knows her, but she’s never seen him
Melissa Powers
December 29, 2021
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Art
Signatures
“It was a goddamn oddball thing to do,” said Paden, his voice tinny over the cheap standard suit radios we’d been issued. I turned my
Tim McDaniel
March 26, 2022
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font
Dr, Crawley, Guest Editor
Dear Readers – Readers, I say! When I accepted the request, the entreaty, the demand for me to be Guest Editor of this esteemed publication,
Tim McDaniel
April 5, 2022
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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
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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
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adventure
S.O.S Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (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 Another shift. Another
Maryandra Barker
August 3, 2022
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (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 As soon as
Maryandra Barker
December 16, 2022
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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
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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
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creative writing
Fire Season
Something was very wrong with the fields in Drift City, but no one could say exactly what the problem was. What was once a fertile
Shannon Hilson
February 18, 2022
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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
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boredom
The Mutilator
I am the mutilator. That’s what I saw. This dream, where I’ve found myself in the middle of the endless white space. No horizon, no
Andrey Lukyanov
July 30, 2022
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adventure
Those guys are doomed
I cannot express how conflicted I used to feel. As if things were happening on their own. As if my presence did not make any
Ankita K.
August 2, 2021
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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
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alien
Screwed by Frankie Frog
“Who’s your favorite?” The woman looked up from her book, tossing her dark hair out of her eyes. “Excuse me?” Alan hadn’t meant to speak.
Tim McDaniel
January 29, 2022
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monolog
Tiled Corridor, Underground
Wait. Don’t go. That’s good. Do you hear me clearly? I suppose you can hear me wherever you are. This communication, it’s not sounds. But
Christina Nordlander
April 3, 2022
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#clover
Heart wrapped in clovers
Interviewer (Walks in): Hello, hope you’re having a graceful day. Patree is happy to welcome you to its glorious establishment. The boy (Shaking hands): Hello
Ankita K.
August 22, 2021
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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
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (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 Nya’s foot did
Maryandra Barker
October 15, 2022
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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
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Brother Sleep
My phone beeped, and I paused the game. “Yeah?” “Hi,” said Victory, calling from way down in Bangkok. Good thing the picture wasn’t on; I
Tim McDaniel
March 23, 2022
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serial
Aishana—Chapter 2: Measured Measures
Hushed but heated debate fell to silence as Mika entered. His eyes adjusted to the scarlet gloom within: the Consul Chamber walls were layers of
Benny Neylon
February 4, 2022
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horror
2. Priyatel – Dom (The Farmhouse)
It would have been a charming place, if not for the sense of desolation which hung about it. The farmhouse, a sturdy little building made
Eta George
August 17, 2022
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fantasy
The Potion Maker (Story Cubes #2)
The potion bubbled furiously, releasing fumes of fortune into the air. The scent of lavender, the ocean, and an unplaceable aroma that was as comforting
Michael Robert
January 31, 2022
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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
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acting
Method Acting
Derrick LaBlanc, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild Secret Action Group, locked eyes with the sweaty thug and waited for him to blink. All he
Tim McDaniel
February 3, 2022
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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
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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
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adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (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/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four “Now that we’ve
Maryandra Barker
October 2, 2022
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Lady of Siam
We turned into an alley, better described as a vortex, crackling with motion. A soup of crashing noise; the crass, flashing signs – and that
Alex Mathers
July 6, 2022
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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
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alternate
Prince Morris
His suicide attempt failed again that morning. That was no surprise; just like everyone said, Morris Sukenik was a loser, couldn’t do anything right. But
Tim McDaniel
January 16, 2022
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conference
They Laughed at Me in Vienna, and again in Prague, and then in Belfast, and don’t Forget Hanoi! But I’ll Show Them! I’ll Show Them All, I Tell You!
World Science Conference Vienna, 1954 “Biology, my friends! It’s the biological sciences that are the future. You may play with your hydrogen bombs and ballistic
Tim McDaniel
February 27, 2022
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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
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cli-fi
Used to Be
The three of us — Elena, Gabby, and me — smile on the side of my coffee cup. Used to be, you could do that:
Jim Latham
September 9, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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Caribou Transmitters and Hummingbird Math
“Benny? That you?” “Nobody else at my house this time of the morning, Walter.” “You’re not gonna believe this.” “Then why wake me up and
Jim Latham
June 5, 2022
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