Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Futurism.

The Watchers
Over 900 Years passed since the election; for over 900 years the Faction has been in power. The Faction was not a good entity to be in power either. The personal identity of each civilian had been stripped down to nothing and replaced with their assignment.
By Blake Theau Thor8 years ago in Futurism
Something Strange is Going On
I know this is going to sound crazy; Hell, I hardly believe it myself, but it happened. After so many failed attempts, it finally happened.
By Pandora8 years ago in Futurism
Skinwalker Ranch
It’s midnight in Utah, and a full moon engulfs the ghoulish landscape with a pale blue light. It’s a typical Saturday, except that I’m camping on tribal Indian land. My guide (and protector) for the evening is security from the Ute Indian Tribe. I could swear he’s just as anxious as me. We’re exploring an area historically known for it’s high-strangeness, it’s UFOs, Skinwalkers, and paranormal activity. I can’t help but wonder why I’ve agreed to be bait for this excursion. Yep, human bait. Where we’re camping is said to be directly along the path of the Skinwalker. No, that’s not a good thing. Luckily we have a tribal shaman on hand, just incase things get out of control.
By Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell8 years ago in Futurism
Best Peter Watts Books
Peter Watts is a Canadian science fiction author and former marine-mammal biologist. He has led an interesting life since he was stopped at the United States and Canadian border during a random car search. Due to the immigration laws and Watts being convicted of a felony for assaulting an officer, he is not able to re-enter the United States.
By James Lizowski8 years ago in Futurism
The Tale of the Monster Hunters, Part 1
Growing up, we were all told stories of monsters, aliens, princes and princesses, witches and wizards. And how they were all defeated by magic, love or by laser guns from a distant planet that the writer thought up probably while on the toilet. The story I’m about to tell you, however, is based on fact. I’ll give you some context first.
By Dana8 years ago in Futurism
Facts About 'Dune' You Didn't Know. Top Story - September 2017.
Dune has become one of the biggest names in sci-fi history. It has spawned a series of books, several movies and shows, and also created a number of major pop culture shifts that are undeniable to those "in the know."
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Futurism
Universal Constance
[Grant thou that my soul may come to me from any place wherein it may be. Even if it would tarry, let my soul be brought unto me from any place wherein it may be …
By Leon Gower8 years ago in Futurism
Dark System 3
When Doctor MacLaine comes too after a quick combat with a new life form, he must convince her that he means her no harm, though he is not sure if she means him harm.
By daniel morris8 years ago in Futurism
Take the Next Tube
London, 1998. She was Eleanor, and he was Douglas, but neither of them knew the other’s name at that point. They’d only been talking for a small while when the train arrived.
By Giacomo Lee8 years ago in Futurism
Twin Peaks: The Return Finale
Well, Twin Peaks: The Return went out the way it all came in: at the beginning. As usual in The Return, that little man who told Cooper early on to "Wake up!" and last week, when Cooper got back his senses (to the extent that anyone has senses or sense in this multiple inside-out reality) after far too long, intoned "Finally!," tonight spoke truth when he asked of Cooper the question, "is it the future or the past?" in that slo-mo way that folks speak in the alter-dimension.
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
Speechless
It’s 2135 and we are stuck in what’s left of Pittsburgh. We aren’t allowed to speak. Or laugh, or cry, or scream. We aren’t allowed to write, and we have nothing to listen to. Every time I cough or sneeze I hold my breath because I fear one day they will outlaw that too. They have taken our books and our music and our screens. Seven years ago they took our lives.
By Emma Atwood8 years ago in Futurism
The Octopus of My Heart
In the first grade I knew something must be wrong. I was obsessed with a ginger haired girl named Gabby. The heartache didn’t go away for the longest time. She was the first girl I imagined naked. Not that a boy of six knew the first thing to do with a naked six year old girl. I couldn’t even form a complete picture, if you know what I mean. My fantasy image of Gabby resembled that of Casper the Friendly Ghost, but with pink skin and red hair. Not having experience with female genitalia at the time, there was nothing down there, in my mind’s eye.
By Mad Uncle8 years ago in Futurism