Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Futurism.

The Golden Key
Once upon a time… Winter storms infected a land somewhere very, very far away. Snow flurries consumed the sky, and bunches of white frost multiplied on the ground. A poor orphan boy named Gavin Staniel left his makeshift home to gather wood for fire. The young boy was nearly an ice cube by the time his sled was full of materials for burning, so he sat for a minute to enjoy the warmth of small flames. He brushed away the snow from the icy ground, and a tiny golden key stole his attention. He soon forgot about the cold and dug deep into the earth for the answer. A small iron box was that answer, and sure enough the key fit.
By Kayli Martin8 years ago in Futurism
The Phoenix and the Dragon
There was a phoenix burning brightly as she flew into the air. She was off in her head day dreaming. The phoenix should have been paying attention to where she was going, but she seldom did that. She thought that she was the only one that could fly as high as she, so it didn't matter to her. Since she was so deep in thought the phoenix didn't see the dragon that she was about to run into. She snapped to, but it was too late. The dragon and the phoenix collided!
By Jennifer Cypert8 years ago in Futurism
Frogga
“With the eyes of a child, you must come out and see that your world’s spinning ‘round, and through life you will be a small part of a hope of a love that exists; in the eyes of a child, you will see.” – John Lodge
By r. nuñez8 years ago in Futurism
'A Wrinkle in Time'
"Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for five years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there. Joined by Meg's classmate, Calvin O'Keefe, and guided by the three mysterious astral travelers known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, the children brave a dangerous journey to a planet that possesses all of the evil in the universe." A technical, word for word definition of the summary of A Wrinkle in Time.
By Callie Knight8 years ago in Futurism
Your Behind Is the Way Forward for Space Cuisine!
In 2015, NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren ate the first food grown and harvested from the International Space Station. This was not made from human waste, but, although the idea may make you squeamish, this could be a reality in the future.
By Francesca Lovett8 years ago in Futurism
Orbis - Brief History Chapter 2
Wargothia: Next on the regional list of Lilacia, we have Wargothia. Located to the immediate south of the Cursed Lands, and completely cuts off all routes to the northern region of Lilacia. The region of Wargothia, or the Wargothian Mountains, is home to some of the most prominent human ethnicities and some of the only mankind in Lilacia. The Wargothian, the Bloodmen, the Grecklosi, and the Eandic peoples are all are all genetic cousins — all originating from the Wargothian bloodline — but all have branched off into their own subspecies with small yet defining characteristics to each type.
By Dan ™8 years ago in Futurism
Kuri Origin Story
The singularity is superfluous because the necessarily social nature of the human condition is such that the self is as much a part of others as the finger is a part of the hand. And if that hand is holding a cellphone, guess what, singularity unlocked! That’s the same reason I think that telepathy isn’t a great super power; language is already mind. Don’t need to read what we already have in common.
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in Futurism
The Flames of Destinies and Sorrows
First, just a quick thank you to everyone for reading this chapter of a book I've been writing for a quite a while. If you'd like more I would be excited to share more! Also, feedback would be great as well!
By Benjamin Martin8 years ago in Futurism
Who Was Kuri?
#KuriStory Behind that olden portrait in a church parlor far away was a little creation grown to love and play. Kuri only wants to help, but her origin story falls so very sad.
By The Man Of Few Words8 years ago in Futurism
Starborn: A Kuri Origin Story
A draft wafts through the open Build Room window, shivering the dusty curtain and slightly revealing half of a medium-sized piece of machinery hidden in the dimly lit corners of the room. Near and with his back to the window, a young professor in his early 30s stands slanted over a tabletop, where rests a vast array of blueprints, small tools and bits, in addition to a round-white-dome-like shape unnaturally glowing under the overhanging lamp.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Futurism
Gods and Goddesses of Love in Mythology
Of the two main forces in our world, good and evil, love is the most powerful weapon. It is the basis for many of the world’s religions and occurs in all prominent mythologies. Here are ten of the top love deities:
By Charlotte Williams8 years ago in Futurism
Submerged in Murder
It was a cold night. The streets were shining silver from the rain that had not stopped for a while, but it was normal for New York. A tall man stood by the window, he held a crystal glass containing whiskey and glanced down at the world below him. He wore a grey suit; his hair looked black under the dim light, and he took a sip of his whiskey.
By Ada Zuba8 years ago in Futurism