Free Stories
The Last Builder by C. B. Droege
We always wonder about our ancestors, and some of us turn to archaeology to try to figure out our descent. What do you do if you find your ancestors? And their ancestors? And their ancestors? […]
…a Crack of Lightning by Ian Randal Strock – FREE STORY
Twelve researchers have a working time machine, and it will be used to research exactly when humanity arrived on this planet. Off they go into the distant past, with time paradoxes just waiting to happen. […]
The Prophecy of the Lord of Brightness by C.B. Droege – FREE STORY
The Lord of Brightness and his wife, helping their people towards victory. They are valiant, and tired. Whey are they in charge? This Lord was described as The Chosen One. But wait…there is another… Troop […]
The Shipwright of Theseus by Dan Giancioppo – FREE STORY
Researches into the nature of the brain mean that a scientist must make a decision for his partner who is suffering from lesions. What will these new technologies do to that partner? Will an augmented […]
Preservation by Deborah Sale-Butler – FREE STORY
A gentle story, about compassionate adults and children, and the unfortunate aliens they cared for. A story to make you think better of humanity, for if we find such aliens and care for them, who […]
Guardian’s Last Move by Ryan C. Cadigan – FREE STORY
A professional fighter has the advantage of an embedded AI, which guides him in his career. Getting together with his girlfriend and making a new life is his goal, if he can avoid those who […]
Mind Over Mind by Tom Easton – FREE STORY
Government clashes with science at the worst of times, and the two sides rarely see eye to eye. Definitely, a theme of the modern day, and a battle of power. However, this story should […]
The Halting Problem by Arturo Sierra – FREE STORY
Vyn is a…probe, searching in deep space, finding other probes. They interact. Vyn has an advantage…that probe has a personal identity, and emotions. After more than a millennium, Vyn is looking for someone…just like her… […]
Galaxy Song Contest by Mary Jo Rabe – FREE STORY
Earth is competing in the galactic song contest. And Earth’s producer is looking for an expert in outer space civilizations and the fine arts. We all find out that one being’s beautiful music is another’s […]
Dark Side of the Moon by J. N. Buerk – FREE STORY
A new Moon settlement, a new kid in town, robbed and down on his luck. And the first person he meets, wouldn’t you know it, is just a little less than a Good Samaritan. Perhaps […]
The Longest Day by Jared Bernard – FREE STORY
Electrical power is the power behind our society, and the relative calm created by our veneer of civilization. But when that power goes, so does that veneer. Let’s try a little experiment, and see what […]
Parallel Tracks by Dave Creek – FREE STORY
It’s a shame when we need a marriage counselor, but when you have a good counselor, who knows the great things you could do together? Transcript of audio/video/cube recording of marital counseling session with Reiko […]
Keeping Mum by Kate Orman – FREE STORY
Perhaps the best way for aliens to contact us is directly through our brains. Not as easy as it sounds, and not as safe, either. Others grow up with it, and it changes the world. […]
Duck Duck Duck by Denisha Naidoo – FREE STORY
What would you do if an unexpected letter invited you to ride a very special train? I’d take it in a heartbeat. Who knows what may happen to you when you exit the train at […]
On the Tour at Great American by Sheila Hartney – FREE STORY
Welcome to the grand tour of Great American, where you can choose the end of your life. Nothing says American like going out with a bang… Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the […]
To Err is Divine by Mark Bailey – FREE STORY
What do we do when we finally find a Chosen One? One touched by the gods? We need to find out what to do with that Chosen One. It’s easy to disbelieve, or not understand. […]
The Gravity of Mars by Mariel Zuchniak – FREE STORY
Living in space is going to be tough for so many. Modern youth might not find it cool at all. And then, having to deal with parents and grandparents who demand you live a certain […]
The Space by M. Wollin – FREE STORY
Spaces in between are limitless. Scott needs those spaces, desires them. He releases himself into that space, and launches himself onto an ultimate metaphysical journey… It is the spaces in between that fascinate him. Looking […]
The Titans by Karen Redmond – FREE STORY
A long trip in space, with a crew of ‘bots. A disaster to investigate, and a lot of questions to answer. It’s the questions outside of the investigation that are intriguing. And, the ‘bots, too… […]
The Horror Writer by Robin Kirman – FREE STORY
We all know horror writers, or read their writings…and, of course, we assume they live normal lives, or as normal as they get… But, what if their lives really are…horrible? Or worse? She never came […]
Shaded Sol by Devin Miller – FREE STORY
There has always been discussions of faith versus science. One will never overcome the other, but often, the discussion between the two is gratifying, and most illuminating. When the two agree on something, both sides […]
Speaking Bear Leader’s Quest by James R. Hardin – FREE STORY
The lives of the indigenous change when they meet their first aliens. They make quite the impact for the aliens and themselves. In this case, though, the aliens are humans, and the indigenous are bears. […]
The Big Red Button by Tom Easton – FREE STORY
Our technology may go so far, it will send us out into the cosmos, and we might just run into ourselves. What do you think might happen here? Myself, I’m uncertain… Captain Iris Froud propelled […]
The Crafts by Raya Yarbrough – FREE STORY
An alien visitation comes to everyone, and everyone’s reaction to the aliens and the hum they make is different. They give everyone a different impression, and then, all reality changes… She’d arrived at work on […]
Distance and Family and Death By Brian D. Hinson – FREE STORY
Distance often keeps family apart, and as science progresses, distance may become very, VERY far. Gransparents will want to see their grandsons and granddaughters, but when the distance is far enough, we will see what […]
The Harvester by Richard Harris – FREE STORY
We do worry about AIs, and what they can do, without conscience, with the right programming. Our world is as unpredictable as it’s ever been, so we need to look at just how far doing […]
Dr. Harriet Hartfeld’s Home for Aging AIs by Paul Martz – FREE STORY
When our AIs work hard over the span of their useful lifetimes, perhaps we need to make sure they have a retirement home to live out the rest of their days. Anthropomorphic, you say? Just […]
Key to the Pyramid by George Walker – FREE STORY
A rich orbital inhabitant uses her wealth to find the ultimate power in the heart of a pyramid, using an ancient key. That power is behind a ship… The three travelers lost two camels to […]
One Hundred and Ten Percent by Will Jones – FREE STORY
For all you sports fans…in this football league, you give it your all and more. This league wants much more, it wants you. Let’s find out how to get out and reclaim that life… I […]