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The Origin of Kuri
#KuriStory #HeyKuri Kuri was a child. A child from a small village in Japan. Named for the colour of her hair, the name meaning chestnut.She was a curious child. An inquisitive child. Always asking questions, always going on adventures, discovering new things. And often wandering away and getting lost.
By A. R. Ambrosi8 years ago in Futurism
Kuri - How She Came to Be
Kuri was the beloved home robot of the Jefferson family. She had been programmed years ago, when her model was the top of the line. She was capable of calling, texting, capturing pictures, playing music, videos, and everything you would ever need a robot to do. The Jefferson’s had originally received her from NASA, under the pretense of reviewing any potential errors. They confirmed the Kuri model was ready to hit the market. Mrs. Jefferson had found her to be so helpful around the house, she sent in a request to keep the very first model. They finally agreed, after a month of waiting. As the family changed so did Kuri. She adapted to the different needs as the time passed. The Jefferson’s had a set of twins a year later. John, the father, was ecstatic to have two bundles of joy. Anita, however, died during child birth. It had proved too much for her. She passed away just after she held them both.
By Kathleen Williams8 years ago in Futurism
Isis
Sandstorms clouded her vision of the far-off structure, causing her to squint hard. She had made it. She picked up her feet, following one after the other, to get out of the scorching heat and scratching wind, sprinkled with sand. She made sure her hair was tucked into her scarf and the material around her mouth and nose was secured to prevent her from coughing sand later.
By Faith Ackerman8 years ago in Futurism
INSA
In Berlin, an old man sits in a rocking chair. The warped wood floor creaks under the swaying rockers in the otherwise silent house. His wife of fifty years sleeps soundly in the next room. The man runs his hands through his thin, graying hair, reminiscing on the lives he will never know. All seven children, lost somewhere in the universe. Some were blind, a few deaf, and two were joined at the hip. No one else he knew had been so unlucky. Most couples had at least one that was good enough. He shakes his head, berating himself. What's done is done, and there’s no use wasting thought on it now. The old man pushes up with wobbly arms onto equally shaky legs, walks through the door to his bedroom, and climbs into bed. His wife’s face is still wet. She must not have been sleeping for very long. He kisses away her tears and closes his eyes for the day, no different than any night before.
By Sarah Scougall8 years ago in Futurism
In Defense of Luke Skywalker in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi. I mean, some people liked him, some people hated him, and some people just hate the entire movie. I mean, without a doubt, this is the most mixed, controversial Star Wars movie among fans that I have ever seen.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Futurism
Division: A Short Story
[For context, 'vix' is a variant of table tennis invented by my housemate and I, and we're confident it's going to take the world—and apparently beyond!—by storm. For the context of how this story came to be, its origins are explained at the end!]
By Jake Waller8 years ago in Futurism
Alex The Inventor - Chapter 10 (Pt.1)
Chapters 1 - 9 can be read at: Deep Sky Stories & Illustrations Chapter 10 (Part 1) - A Vital Dream-Vision Stepping back a few hours in time and following Big Ben's thoughts of his young Master, one would come upon a large brick and glass building in the heart of Delta-Town that was very unlike Alex's cozy old house. Dawn broke over Delta Hospital much too soon for the boy in the white-sheeted bed. Everything smelled too clean and the blanket on the bed felt too thin and cool on him for it to belong to his bed. The blankets he was used to were woolly and heavy on top and all around him like a small, warm cave. No, this bed didn't feel like his at all, it was too stiff and crinkly.
By G.F. Brynn8 years ago in Futurism
What Déjà Vu Actually Is
Déjà vu is a French word that infiltrated the English language with the meaning, “I have been here before.” It means that you are remembering something you had a vision, or a dream about. If something feels overly familiar, or someone, you are having a psychic feeling, which proves you have psychic abilities. I have visions of future events sometimes but it really depends on whether or not they actually happen. Just “knowing” things before they happen means that you are sensing what may happen or what is about to happen. Déjà vu happens to me in the shower, or the car. I get it randomly, a lot.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
