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”.

Staring At Morning Glories
Part 2 The man was outside vaping in the designated area. His nerves were tense as this was his first very important meeting. People sneered as they passed by with their own addictions taken intravenously with the touch of a screen. Some of us like the old ways and hang on ever since fire was outlawed. All but one person sneered at him, a beautiful young woman with a bright smile, wide eyes, and she was the only woman that passed by without a rose pinned to her lapel. Before she went in, she took note of the morning glories, bending down to smell them. She showed her pass to the guard and went inside of the building.
By DaMaGe 4 years ago in Futurism
The Marigolds
A person knocking on the door was nothing to fear. A person pounding on the door was a little more worrying. One of the Diseased on the other side of the door, trying to get in and kill you was terrifying.
By R. A. Rock4 years ago in Futurism
Lost World
Sinoah’s eyes cut coldly across the faces of dirty Outliers, positioned on the other side of the Path Between Lands that separates their tribes. She stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Nathan. They wear feathers and bones in their hair, and the teeth of their fallen enemies wound in leather cords around their necks. The symbol of their House, a queen, is tattooed on the outside of their wrists, illustrating their union, and visible as each parent places a hand on a shoulder of their surviving son.
By Emily Dernoeden4 years ago in Futurism
Imprint (Pt. V)
“Come on, come on Briggs,” Chelsea whispered impatiently while tapping her pencil on her notepad. “You’ve reached Commander Briggs, please leave a message….”
By Sydney Chapman4 years ago in Futurism
Flower Power
The line to get brain jacked was longer than ever... there was a sale on being a Kardashian for the weekend. I let my eyes roam over the flikr-vids advertising Marvel heroes, wondering if I’d enjoy being Black Widow for a time or maybe a member of the X Men. To be honest, the Hulk would more fit my mood. I’d just lost my third job in as many months and was so frustrated that raging out and smashing shit up really appealed to me. The line shifted forward another 10 inches. At this rate I’d be lucky to get Gilbert Godfrey eating a sandwich!
By Mary Lingerfelt4 years ago in Futurism
Alien Honeymoon
Author's note: Alien Honeymoon features characters that were introduced in Space Diner Proposal. You are invited to acquaint yourself with them by reading that story here on Vocal:
By Ben Waggoner5 years ago in Futurism
Gone Fishing
Au’ko gestured toward the solid white brilliance that had been the upward border for our entire lives. “The Sky, by definition, is what is above,” he pointed out, shaking his neural sac. “To speak of something above the sky is therefore a contradiction in terms.” He emphasized the force of his argument by throwing out a feeler, seizing a tanark that was singing a little song as it floated by, and munching upon it with great firmness.
By Robert Gulack5 years ago in Futurism
PET Theory
There was a green light winking in the middle of the machinery for recording and analyzing positron emission tomography. Mason was sure he had never seen it there before.
By Robert Gulack5 years ago in Futurism
Esseffone
Esseffone. It's the way to say, "puke flavored purple potatoes", without actually puking. ...Gah. Nobody likes it when I say that. You know I'm right. You know it. But! You know, if you're starving and someone offers you some of that shit, you're in heaven. Nothing hits the spot like Pukey Potatoes. Whaddaya think? Good delivery?
By Kerry Williams5 years ago in Futurism
The 1950s Science Fiction Podcast S2 E1
Hello everyone, I want to welcome you back to my podcast, it has been a long while since the last show, but now I am trying to get back into the swing of things. I have been busy with other projects and taking time to examine the progress of the show. In the interim, I have read two novels, one science fiction the other technothriller. For the first time, I got invited to another podcast. I did a mini-review of today's show topic as a guest contributor for the StarPodLog podcast. StarPodLog is all about the publication of fan magazine Starlog first published in the mid-70s and went out of print during the early 2000s. The podcast host, Nayr and Kayvura also discuss the Star Trek franchise and Gene Roddenberry in a similar podcast. You can follow them on StarPodLog on Twitter and StarPodLog and StarPodTrek Podcast - YouTube. I also want to mention science fiction author Erasmo Acosta, who has written a great sci-fi novel about the future. I did a book review of his book K3+ for my vocal media page, be sure to check it out. Now onto the show.
By Edward German5 years ago in Futurism
Deep Space Fishing
The bright flashing lights blinded him as he awoke. His breathing was deep, each breath sounding like his last. Strapped onto a metal table, his heart began to race. Giant pillars with circuits and wires hung overhead and for some reason, there was classical music in the background.
By Jon Trout5 years ago in Futurism
"Not like the Rest"
CBzz... Bzzz...BZZZ... Kai's phone vibrated louder trying to alert her of the incoming phone call. Kai rolled over, picked up the phone and saw it was her mother. She quickly silenced the phone and got out of bed, knowing already why she was calling, and wanted nothing to do with it. Getting up out of bed, her cat, Fluffie, greeted her with her morning yowl of displeasure at her sleeping in.
By Tanya 5 years ago in Futurism