Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Futurism.
Abducted
I was being led through a long silver hallway. It was like I was sleepwalking. I had no control over my body. The floor felt cold beneath my bare feet as my body moved farther down the corridor. My footsteps echoed as I walked along the metal corridor, but they weren’t the only ones. Behind me I could hear the heavy clanking of metal against metal. I started to panic. I couldn't turn my head to see who was there and I couldn’t stop myself from walking. What was happening? Who was this person?
By Erica Antonakis8 years ago in Futurism
Journey to New Emerald
The sun beats down on me as I wander the unfamiliar terrain, surrounded on either side by enormous redwood trees; half of which are dead, the other half, mutated so that their needles glow softly in the night. Am I lost? No, I couldn’t be. The contents of the heavy backpack I wear can be heard shifting slightly as I pull it off my back and set it down on the cracked pavement beneath my feet. The goggles I wear to shield my eyes from the unforgiving rays of the sun begin to fog up as I kneel; digging through the side pockets of my bag until I finally find the item I’m searching for.
By Olibia Bailey-Odom8 years ago in Futurism
The Message in 'Children of Men' is Buried too Deep to Be Found
Children of Men never fails to receive huge accolades as one of the best science fiction movies ever made, and when those same writers explain it to me, I am persuaded. But that’s not how it works. There’s way too much misdirection in this film to give rise to the subtle messages it seeks.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Futurism
Best Sci-Fi Movies on Amazon Prime
Sci-fi films can take us anywhere, and that's part of the reason why movie addicts can never get enough of them. New films are coming out in theaters all the time, but what if you don't feel like schlepping down to the cinema and dropping $15 on a movie that might suck? This is where Amazon Prime comes in.
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in Futurism
The Invasion
“Do you guys see that?” Ralph said to the others. He pointed to the water. The four of them were huddled around the table, overlooking Lake Douglas from the second floor screened porch, passing around a skunk. Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” was playing in the background.
By Taylor Summers8 years ago in Futurism
Flaws
I'm running faster than I've ever run before. Zack is right beside me, as always. The police just found us. They've been after us for about 6 months since they found out we were flaws. What are flaws you may ask? We have special abilities. The police found out that we were flaws and we've been on the run ever since. The government thinks we are dangerous, we are not. But we don't have any influence these days.
By Raven Nope ;)8 years ago in Futurism
Wasteland Spirits
(Disclaimer: I wrote this in high school a few years back for English class.) In the wasteland that the Old World left behind after the great war of 2070, it is rare to see someone enjoying some fresh and non-irradiated food... Yet, under the remains of an old rusty train wagon, a little girl was sharing a juicy pineapple-like fruit with her mother who was cooking the meat of one of many mutated animals over a campfire.
By Antoine Boucher8 years ago in Futurism
Best Dan Simmons Books
Dan Simmons is one of the most prolific authors of the past three decades, and his work is incredibly varied in both tone and style. Simmons is one of the few novelists whose work spans the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, historical fiction, noir crime fiction, and literary fiction. His books are published in 27 foreign countries, and many of them are so successful they've been optioned for various film and television series.
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in Futurism
A Well Timed Layover
“If I could just have everyone’s attention, please. Settle down, just for a moment. Shh now.” John, the public relations officer, tried a variety of shush sounds, while making large calming gestures with an outstretched hand. “We’ll be taking questions soon, but for now, please just give me a minute to explain,” he added, before resuming the shush.
By Leon Gower8 years ago in Futurism
