fact or fiction

Is it science fact or science fiction? Futurism presents both sides to determine the truth.

Treasure Tunnel
Saylor stopped walking and stretched her hands toward the sky, twisting her torso this way and that as she watched the clouds above her drift by.
By Lori Roach5 years ago in Futurism
Alone
I turned my head to my alarm clock and it’s 9:18 am…again. This the 57th time I woke up at this exact time. There’s no question that these would be the numbers I play for lotto if only it still existed. My first thought is the hardest decision I make throughout the day. What will I have for breakfast, pancakes or waffles? I’ve been living pretty good! No complaints on my end at all. I own the largest hotel on this earth, I own my own airport, I run the hottest night club and I am the CEO of Realdeal Car Dealership. Not the bragging type but I think I’ve done pretty well for myself. Most people can’t imagine how I handle it all. My key to success is self care. I always make time for myself.
By Jelani Akeem5 years ago in Futurism
Psychic Babble
I met a psychic on the street once. I was waiting for the next bus to take me out of the cold, not actually knowing where I was going. My mom had just given me an ultimatum and I took the choice to leave. It was the middle of October in Northern Saskatchewan. It hadn’t started snowing yet, but the air was bitterly crisp. I could see my breath and my jacket wasn’t exactly made for Canadian winters. I figured I’d hop on the first bus that came so I could at least gain some composure in some warmth, and use my phone without gloves. When the woman who called herself Arla arrived, all I could think about was getting warm.
By EMKAY5 years ago in Futurism
No Dead Guinea Pig
I'd almost missed it. In fact, had I not suddenly become so incredibly disgusted with myself at that exact moment, I would have stepped right past it and continued on to the convenience store, irredeemably miserable.
By Erin Chavis5 years ago in Futurism
Memory Bank
I awoke in the forest watching the fog of my breath dissipate into the clouds. It was peaceful at first. I didn't make sense of the “Ma’am. Ma’am. Ma’am,” being rhythmically petitioned or even feel the stick jabbing in concert into my ribs, a small group of hikers nudging my body. When I sat upright to take stock of my situation, they gasped and stepped back.
By Mischa Gal5 years ago in Futurism
Little Black Book
There was a woman one night riding the subway in a rush to quickly get home before the curfew. To forget about the stress of time rapidly growing in her mind, she lets her imagination wander as she reads the tales of A Thousand and One Nights. As she prepares herself to get off the metro at her station, she suddenly notices a little black book sitting at her side. For unknown reasons, her eyes were riveted on it. As she gets closer to it, she sees that it was a Moleskine notebook -a brand new model she had never seen before- and that its vibrancy could not go unnoticed, as if an energy field was surrounding it.
By Rihab A5 years ago in Futurism
The Life-changing Black Book
What would you do if you stumbled upon a goldmine wrapped up in a little black book? This is what happened to 26-year-old Brandon walking to work one day like usual. As he was going to stop by his local 7/11. He noticed a little black book on the floor with numbers written on it. Upon first glance, it was just gibberish. A bunch of numbers written down that didn’t have any rhyme or reason. As he entered the convenience store reading the book he was startled by the shop owner that greeted him as he walked in. “Hey Brandon, what’s up?” “Oh, hey Moe how’s it going?”
By Breauna Wilson5 years ago in Futurism
Dollars, Doubloons and Dreams
The sun poured over Alex’s outstretched limbs as if it were a sentient being. It grazed the corners of his assortment of haphazardly-strewn books, their spines contorted and their once vibrant and relevant highlighted passages now dull and lifeless. Ambivalence hung in the air. A window was open; perhaps a subconscious remedy for the stifling atmosphere of the room.
By Karolina Rembiesa5 years ago in Futurism
The infamous Bull
Taurus, the most stubborn out of all the signs some may argue? Haha you’re not wrong there (yes what a shock, a taurus agreeing to a statement. I just made history). We do indeed tend to be bull-headed. Whether that simply means not wanting to change our Mcdonalds order which we have kept the same for the past 6 years (I know I know, we are loyal beings which is another thing about us, make sure to note that down) or even sticking to topics we feel strong about. You think we are going to back down when we are passionate about something? Lmao, maybe in another life my friend. (Definitely not quoting from a verse of ‘ski mask - nuketown’)
By Milphie5 years ago in Futurism
Unexpected Genies
Based on a true story. Do not ask how or why. Simply accept that there is magic that happens all around us every day. "Quit jokin'! It ain't right to mess with people's hearts and minds, Cara!" Almost imperceptibly, the briefest look of impossible hope had flickered across Billy's face before being replaced with annoyance.
By Tiger Lily5 years ago in Futurism
Strange Happenings on the Bus
If I stretch my leg a little further, uh a little more, that’s right, come to me. Phew, got it. Why are these rows of seats so darn close together? I hope I don’t break my neck reaching for it after I’ve put my hip out to drag it out from under. Urgh, gotcha you shy little … what have we here then?
By Karen Madej5 years ago in Futurism
The Monkey's Paw
In the year 49 BCE, a Roman man, Julius Caesar, comes upon a man with the severed Paw of a monkey during his conquest across the world. The man claims it is a magical artifact, it will grant three wishes to each of its users, yet the process by which the wish comes to fruition may not be as wished. He begs Julius to take it - claiming that he has seen its awful effects and wants it nowhere near himself or his family. Julius consults with his traveling companions, who assure him that the man must be lying, so he takes it. He places it with his other artifacts and forgets about it.
By Landry Oliver5 years ago in Futurism