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Most recently published stories in Futurism.

Something to Be Proud Of
Financial Collapse, Feudalism, and Monkeys. This story based on true events (except for the scum). From the Desk of....
By Russell Anderson8 years ago in Futurism
Waking Nightmare
There was the most blank expression upon his face. Jaw slack but lips still closed, he stared off at a distant spot. Chief of Police, Urie Havoc, waved his hand in front of the male's face in an attempt to bring him around, but there was no response. Resting his hand back down to hook a finger into his belt, Urie glanced to the other cop in the doorway.
By William Hillson8 years ago in Futurism
SatS - Chapter 2: Divided
Working in conjunction to Inktober I decided I am going to create a story based on the prompts of Inktober, along with the artwork, creating some cohesion of my pieces as well as a tale for you all to read (^_^)Make sure to check out the other chapters to come — one posting every day of October 2017.And click here to check out the speed art of the image here!
By Storyteller IRT8 years ago in Futurism
Pascal's Wager, and Why God Likes Skeptics
For many, the existence of God is unquestionable, and for others, God is an impossibility. However, for those who are undecided, philosopher Blaise Pascal presents a basis on which to decide. Pascal’s wager explains that the rewards of faith, if correct, are infinite, and that the rewards of disbelief, if correct, grant nothing. Not only is there no reward for atheists, but the price of being wrong means eternal damnation, while the price believers must pay, if wrong, is insignificant. While it may seem persuasive on first glance, the truth of Pascal’s wager is rooted in a false option, and, if given legitimacy, is the death for the rational defenses of God, by deeming them irrelevant. Between numerous critics there are a plethora of problems weaved into the foundation of Pascal’s wager. With such controversy surrounding Pascal’s pragmatic approach to the belief in God, should it be considered legitimate?
By Jacob Scully8 years ago in Futurism
SatS - Chapter One: Swift
Working in conjunction to Inktober I decided I am going to create a story based on the prompts of Inktober, along with the artwork, creating some cohesion of my pieces as well as a tale for you all to read (^_^)Make sure to check out the other chapters to come — one posting every day of October 2017And also check out the speed art videos for the art creations on youtube here!
By Storyteller IRT8 years ago in Futurism
Ouija Board
I've always been obsessed with the paranormal, with pushing the boundaries of reality, science, and seemingly fiction. So, I thought little of it when I borrowed a neighbour's Ouija board one night and played with the piece of wood by myself. Little did I know what kind of world of trouble I'd get myself into.
By Aibhlinn Rose8 years ago in Futurism
Alex The Inventor-Chapter 5 (Pt.2)
Read Chapters 1 - 5 at: Deep Sky Stories & Illustrations Chapter 5 (Part 2) - The Giant Resurrected and a Daydream Several hours were spent uncovering the large robot from the remaining clutter of trash that he had become buried in. All during that time, Alex kept checking for any signs of activity but Big Ben appeared completely lifeless. His once powerful arms hung limp at his sides; several of the high pressure hydraulic hoses were severed and empty of the vital fluid that was needed for Ben's arms to operate.
By G.F. Brynn8 years ago in Futurism
The Jyro and Mystie Series 2
March: a good time to rethink of the weather and mourn the loss of the holiday that just passed us. The weather is cloudy with a chance of rain,which is more likely than anything else. If it was going to snow outside, I'd be more than happy to make snow angels and wait outside.
By Shyra Rodgers8 years ago in Futurism
Roses
“I’m not fond of fake roses. You want to know why? It’s because they last too long and don’t get much attention, but people keep making them, as if one day they’ll get noticed and cherished by the person who possesses them. Why can’t people just appreciate real roses and stop using fake ones to show beauty to this world? They keep producing them, as if they define the true definition of love, passion, and lust.” The slender male figure turned away from the reader and looked up at the clear blue sky in disgust. “I know what you might think, ‘maybe the fake are for the best, so people can finally appreciate the real, and then people will stop creating the fake.’ But haven’t you ever wondered why people prefer the fake?” Turning back towards you, he looked into your eyes, his ruby red ones peeking at you through his jet black hair, he spoke with irritation in his voice. “How can people cherish the fake more than the real?! Is it because people are too lazy to take care of them? Are people so selfish and ungrateful that they would rather leave a fake unattended than make sure that the real one is safe? Make sure it’s well taken care of and healthy enough to survive?” Turning away again, the pale-skinned male took out a weapon. Not any weapon, but one, of which, the reaper himself would wield. Clenching it tightly in his right hand, he lifted it up to look at it.
By Jay Keshi8 years ago in Futurism
Calibration Room
Walls of them stood in front of Apeiron as she tapped her foot aggressively. There were small ones and big ones, some hummed and others vibrated. There were planets called Proxima B and others that were only pronounced with a single syllable or sound. She smiled when the one called Earth floated in the air toward her.
By Tracy Blake8 years ago in Futurism
Together Until Death
She opened her apartment door to hundreds of sunflowers and knew instantly that he’d found her. Taking a deep breath, Cassandra stepped through the threshold, jumping from one place to another. The sound of a branch breaking behind her induced fear, and she spun around quickly as a man emerged from the sunflowers, grinning. His eyes were nefarious, though their color was bright and silver, and his face was covered in scars.
By Ciana Proctor8 years ago in Futurism
New Everything!
New Town & New World First day of my new school in a new town and in a whole new world. This town I’m in is so small and so strange. There aren’t people like my family around here, at least not that I know of.
By Shealee Stover8 years ago in Futurism