Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Futurism.
The Creeper Virus
Finding Grey I'm going through my assigned aisle in Costco filling the cart and sending it off to the truck for unloading. My family and the survivors we've taken in have developed a system for cleaning out stores. We take everything that is practicable. Obviously we don’t need giant plasma TVs or surround sound systems, although we do take a few. Four groups of four enter the store. First we divide the sections then split up. Two people load the carts while the other two run them back and forth to the trucks. Our fleet of box trucks stands waiting outside the store. Today we were assigned Costco. I was going down my assigned aisle with my team when I found him. One of my best friends from high school. I started grabbing two pack of sea salt to load into the plastic storage bins when I saw a boot. I grabbed my knife and went on guard. Traveling up the aisle about four feet I swept the remaining packs aside and grabbed the his arm and drug him off the shelf. Immediately I pinned him and held my knife to his throat. I didn’t recognize him until he open his eyes and spoke. There is no man on earth with that voice and those grey blue eyes.
By Marie Becker7 years ago in Futurism
Is the New 'Doctor Who' Political Correctness Gone Mad?
Some fans of the long-running British show thought that a female Doctor was more than they could handle (ignoring that the Doctor is an alien with two hearts who frequently regenerates). But showrunners Matt Strevens and Chris Chibnall may have taken it even further than that for the new season of Doctor Who.
By Megan Paul7 years ago in Futurism
The 'Unexplained Mysteries' Podcast
The Unexplained Mysteries podcast is a weekly podcast devoted to answering the questions of some of the most intriguing mysteries of our time. The series' stories range from ancient times to the modern era—everything from UFOs, vampires, The Bermuda Triangle, and other related phenomena. However, the series does investigate other topics other than the paranormal; archeology and medical science mysteries are discussed as well, while some shows are devoted to missing persons and unexplained deaths.
By Edward German7 years ago in Futurism
Dragon Lance—Chapter 2
It was a couple of hours later and Ashley was done with dinner and helping her mother getting things cleaned up after. She headed to her room after the text from her friend Kurt, he informed her that she could message him when she arrived to let him know when she spawned in. He gave her his gamer name, Satyr, she laughed softly when she read his name.
By Christine 'Kitabug' Cates7 years ago in Futurism
Dragon Lance—Chapter 3
It was not long after their conversation that they had landed in the center of town in Sylph territory. With the message Tanya sent her friend, Kurt, aka Satyr and the message he sent in return, he told her he would meet her at a fountain in the middle of town. Kirito stayed with her until Kurt arrived. Well... Kirito and a few other fairies. Leafa, who he introduced as his kid sister, was also a Sylph Fairy like Satyr. Lisbeth, a friend, was of the Leprechaun clan, and a guy named Klein, also a friend, was of the Salamander clan. They chatted cheerfully, Klein hitting on Tanya a few times, and getting dirty looks from Kirito for him doing so. It was not long, and Satyr showed. He did not look too pleased that she was hanging out with them, but Tanya did not care, she was always for making new friends.
By Christine 'Kitabug' Cates7 years ago in Futurism
What Actually Is Hell?
Does Hell exist? I've come to the terrible conclusion that yes, it does. I used to not think so. I used to think, like most people my age, that it had to be a myth, a joke, a fictional place made up to scare people and make them obey. When I grew older and more spiritually mature, I began to believe it was a metaphor, something that exists within your own mind.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
‘Doctor Who’ Series 12 Set to Debut in 2020 with Brand New Companions?
Series 11 of Doctor Who has gone down relatively well with the huge fanbase. From a shiny new TARDIS to being part of history when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, we’ve had all kinds of adventures so far, and there’s still more to come. Jodie Whittaker, who replaced Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, has been travelling through space and time with not one, not two, but three companions—Graham (Bradley Walsh), Yaz (Mandip Gill) and Ryan (Tosin Cole).
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Futurism
Tales of Edinife (Pt. 1)
The rain, like razors, slicing away at the skin on his cheeks. Gram Granitebeard clung on for his life by the side of Captain Yamas, Captain of the Dwarven cargo ship Stones Breath. The vessel was set upon all sides by a storm that had been predicted, but all warnings ignored in the pursuit of silver.
By Josh Hutchison7 years ago in Futurism
Lungo Viaggio
Tired, cold, hungry, in pain. My feet have torn through my shoes and have cuts and sores from hitting the tuff road. These once clean fitting clothes have turned into rags that are shedding off my body. From the time I started this journey; my smooth, young skin has become ruff, grey and cold. My once long and soft chestnut hair has knotted up into a grey nest. My feminine features have sagged and loosened. My once fit and peaceful body has tired and become incredibly painful to live in. This journey for purity and everlasting youth has taken my youth from me. Years spent on this road searching and waiting to taste from the desired fountain. Years wasted growing old on a road that has no end. Being a naive child, I believed the village tale of the winding road that lead to the silk water that when sipped by a selfless soul, gave them eternal youth.
By Bridget Barnes7 years ago in Futurism
