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Two Betrayed Chapter 7
Suqqu had spent the better part of a day mourning her loss. She had to use up all her magic power and supplies to dig a hole deep enough to bury him and levitating into the grave before pouring the dirt over him. She left a mark should she ever become powerful enough to resurrect the dead. "I'm sorry my hero, she said as she closed her eyes, I wasn't there to save you as you were for me, but after I avenge our betrayal, I will do everything I can possibly do to get the power of resurrection."
By Ian Worrall6 years ago in Futurism
What Will the Car-Free Cities of the Future Look Like?
Dense congestion in cities, dangerously poor air quality, and environmental damage — the excessive use of cars within cities links all of these major concerns. In February this year, the UK announced plans to bring forward the ban on the production of new diesel and petrol cars to 2035. To many, this move may seem radical, but with the mounting pressure on governments around the world to take action against the climate crisis, urgent measures like this one are a necessity.
By Amy Mercer6 years ago in Futurism
When I was a boy.
When I was 13 years old, I would spend summers on my Grandfather's ranch in Northern Arizona. Looking back on those days, I fondly remember how he and I would spend our days. Though not having any real "Formal" education, my Grandfather was an engineering wizard, he could build anything he set his mind to. I remember the summer of my 13th birthday, him and I went down to Phoenix Arizona. He had a Doctor's appointment and took me along, that was the day my world changed forever. After his appointment, we went to a store in Mesa Arizona. He bought me a Telescope, rather large one. I was so exited, I couldn't wait to get home to use it.
By Charles Goodson6 years ago in Futurism
Returning to Eden
The Year 2176 “I wanted you to be the first to know”, Rowan tentatively confided, “Sarah and I are expecting a baby.” Mary, the secretary, shrieked with delight and almost knocked the mug of coffee off her desk as she bear hugged him enthusiastically. They had worked in the same advertising firm for five years. He did art work for commercials.
By Joanna K Jones6 years ago in Futurism
Enterprise Episode Contains Crucial Lesson for Coronavirus Crisis
Photo by vagueonthehow I’m currently giving Enterprise another go. I believe my take is similar to my original viewing. I like the crew, and there is an appealing adventure aspect to the drama. But nothing that really blows me away. I had reserved such accolades to an episode called Judgment, where we got a front row seat to the fall and rise of the Klingon Empire. Unfortunately, I felt the whole thing went off the rails with the long Xindi story arc. That said, I just released a huge, satisyfying exhale after seeing Dear Doctor, and serendipitously, the episode dovetails with our coronavirus tragedy.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Futurism
A trial of Time & Fate
The Sky was filled with anxious, nosy clouds. The Sun focused all its attention on The Sea as it churned with excitement. The Pristine Beaches and the deserts lay perfectly still as The wind held its breath on the morning that Father Time and Lady Fate came to judge the Time Glass.
By Lisa Suhay6 years ago in Futurism
Amber
Amber sized up the cucumber. She balanced a sharpened knife between two fingers then sliced the vegetable end-to-end without pause. She slid the precisely cut slices into a neon orange bowl already full of lettuce, rocket and tomatoes. She sprinkled some Parmesan and croutons on top, before finishing with a tasteful flourish of honey mustard dressing.
By John Morris6 years ago in Futurism
As Clear as the Sun Speaks
6:00 am, Lookout Mountain, Golden, Colorado. One dark, dewy Colorado morning, a group of campers emerged early from their tents for their anticipated sunrise hike, organized by their group leader, Cathy. Cathy inhaled the cool morning air with tingling satisfaction. To her, there was nothing better than this. The wet morning air was way better than the first cup of coffee.
By Aimee Pieper6 years ago in Futurism
The Ring
Shopping at the market area during the fall time was always a favorite of mine. The hustle and bustle of people in the streets, the aroma of hot apple cider wafting through the air, and the bright coppery colors of fall clothing in store windows. I arrived at the market place and parked my car, then strolled across the streets and gazed at the people as they walked by. I shopped at my favorite stores, and one of them was an old-fashioned candy shop on a not-so-busy street corner. I left the store munching on a snack-sized chocolate fudge sample when something caught my eye. I looked up to see a store I’d never seen before and it captured my curiosity.
By Anna Dewispelare6 years ago in Futurism
Who We Will Be After COVID-19?
Science fiction and our imagination have been hand in hand since our childhood. And always in a sense of technological progress: the first space satellites, long-distance communications, intelligent clocks and autonomous cars were shown to the world through the big screen before they were a fact.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in Futurism
