science fiction

The bridge between imagination and technological advancement, where the dreamer’s vision predicts change, and foreshadows a futuristic reality. Science fiction has the ability to become “science reality”.

Life
Since its inception, war has been an integral part of humanity's existence on Earth. Unfortunately, as time passed, the Earth itself began to feel the effects of violence. Bombs, cannon-fire, dangerous chemicals. After being abused for so long, it was only natural for Earth to start fighting back.
By Chloe Manzari 4 years ago in Futurism
Lyngbakr
“What's the total?” Short sigh “A hundred and twelve.” “A hundred and twelve small frozen ponds, all circular, randomly spaced on a dwarf planet. The planet has no atmosphere, is nine hundred and seventy kilometres in diameter. Ponds are all eight to nine hundred metres across and contain the only water detectable. Planets like this usually have a thick crust of ice.”
By Ron Bennett4 years ago in Futurism
The Phone Needs You
11:30 PM, you are in bed early. I see you have slowly snoozed your way into a deep hollow fantasy filled dream. Your silk pillow catching your thoughts and messages. With a stern expression on your face, I can tell you needed rest. Your breaths are heavy and exasperate your tiredness. After a few hours, you toss and turn. I however remain in the same spot. Keeping a careful eye on you. At around 5:00PM you wake up. Your eyes open and come to life. I can see you are confused, but like usual you make hast. I am tapped by your finger and display a screen to inform you of the time. After, I reveal to you the weather, daily news, and overall plan for how your day should go. I update you of any missed calls during your groggy rest and prompt you to be irritated by missed late night emails. I am preparing your brain for this wonderful day. The journey begins with me and it never ends. For this, I am thankful. Even while you sleep, I am keeping track and guard of your messages and ideas. I keep a clear concise record of your interactions and am there to witness your innermost emotions.
By J. Hicks4 years ago in Futurism
Robin's Egg Blue
"It's eggs today," Vita says, climbing into the pilot's seat. She clicks herself in and adjusts her helmet. "We're picking up eggs."
By Lacey Doddrow4 years ago in Futurism
Irida's Awakening
Synapses began to fire up causing my artificial body to function. I begin trying to see how much articulation I have with this body. As I begin to move, the gears begin to creak, joints crack, telling me that this is a brand-new function; yet to be used. Forcing this new body of mine into an up-right position, I also force the optical functions to spring to life; giving me the ability to see what it around me. Around me I see a sterile room with blinding white walls. Looking more I see a lifeform.
By Somniare Omnia4 years ago in Futurism
Memory Sequence Initialized: Subject 12-12-1943-F
On June 3rd, 2054, Joan Smith died. She had began the day like she had the last four years, waking up to her small grey tabby cat, Luka, laying at her feet in bed.
By Tristan Palmer4 years ago in Futurism
The Delivery Man: A Nice Chat
Carlos felt the cold water on his face as waves passed over him. He smiled with his eyes closed and let the ocean carry him down the current. It had been a long time since he had time to relax. It was just a few weeks ago he was being chased by mutant beasts and an unrelenting army in a never ending hellscape to deliver a very important package. After a tough work schedule, sometimes you just need to take some mental health days. Another splash of water hit his face but this time it had a lot more force. And it wasn’t salty. Also, someone just punched him in the face.
By Thomas Hernandez4 years ago in Futurism
Strange New World
“It's a very strange place. I mean we've seen some different patterns of infrared radiation.” “Please elaborate.” “Well, let's take a look at some of theses diagrams.”
By Ron Bennett4 years ago in Futurism
The Green Light
The year is 2052, superpowers are a more common thing then they are now. One in every million humans has at least one super ability. This was caused an accident at a lab in the year 2025. This accident did not kill anyone, but instead had a green light emerge giving a handful of humans supernatural abilities.
By Tyler Brooke4 years ago in Futurism
Big Earth Journals
Author's note: Big Earth Journals features characters that were introduced in Space Diner Proposal and featured in Alien Honeymoon. You are invited to acquaint yourself with them by reading those stories here on Vocal:
By Ben Waggoner4 years ago in Futurism
Launch Test
“Red Deck!” As the command echoed throughout the ship, the lights on the Launch Deck shifted to red, bathing the brand-new Eagle S-3 fighters in a crimson glow. The red signified to everyone on the Deck that flight operations were beginning, but the fighters were not yet ready to launch. For the pilots and flight crews running down their prelaunch checklists, this was routine.
By Thomas Kennedy4 years ago in Futurism
STOPLIGHT
The green light from Patrick’s phone screen illuminated his face in the darkness of his living complex. Everyone was issued one of the same size at the age of 21. His living room suddenly became lit despite it being the middle of the night, and loud shuttering noises were heard from outside the walls of the complex.
By Andrew Clark4 years ago in Futurism