Post-Apocalyptic Fiction by Melissa R. Mendelson They were all driving south. Thousands of vehicles crawling for miles and miles, bumper to bumper. Many were pulled over to the side, poor souls freezing in the cold, but there was no time to grieve for them. There was no time left for any of them as theContinue reading “I Never Said I Love You”
Category Archives: Speculative Fiction
Hey, Nice Hat!
Speculative Fiction by Donovan Douglas Thiesson Mitch and Arty had walked past the basement apartment dozens of times, never once paying it any mind. This time, however, something was different. Not a noticeable change for most people, but Mitch and Arty were not most people. The curtains hung open. More importantly, just within sight, inContinue reading “Hey, Nice Hat!”
Frozen Death
Speculative Dystopian Fiction by Chris Bunton The Antarctic research station was cold. Of course, it was, it’s the Antarctic. But they kept it cold on purpose. Sections of the complex were kept below freezing always. Other sections were kept at refrigerator temp. Only the basic living areas were kept warmer for the human scientists, mechanics,Continue reading “Frozen Death”
Smolder
Speculative Fiction by Liz Lydic One by one, they came into his life and then went out. “No drama,” was the investment broker’s warning, and then, at the point of ending the relationship, was the reason for the final break. He’d drive to the girl’s residence under average circumstances; she, delighted in seeing him, wouldContinue reading “Smolder”
The Olfactory Magician
Speculative Fiction by Ken Foxe When the Olfactory Magician left home, it was the day after he turned eighteen. That was no coincidence. The previous day, his father, a wizard, had told him he was adopted. He fled their great mansion in Foxrock carrying just a rucksack full of clothes and a small wad ofContinue reading “The Olfactory Magician”
Virus
Speculative Fiction by Alex Finch “You didn’t think I’d see it? Or are you so desperate for my attention that you’re willing to do anything to get it.” I kept my hand firmly pressed upon the strange symbol, sharp and curving in equal parts, his symbol, one he’d tied his very soul to. One he’dContinue reading “Virus”
The Only Way Is Up
Apocalyptic Fiction By Melissa R. Mendelson The substance reminded me of that liquid that flies out of a Windex bottle and smashes onto the windshield. That substance would slide down toward the dashboard. This stuff didn’t but hovered in the air like a series of twisted bubbles, and it glimmered across their skin, some evenContinue reading “The Only Way Is Up”
Ke Kala o ke Manaolana (or, The Color of Hope)
Dystopian Fiction by Thomas Iannucci Green was good. That much, she remembered. Green was good, because green was warm. Green was…home? Green was home. And home was…good. She was pretty sure that home was good. It was hard to remember, but as she staggered along, leg throbbing in pain, she tried her best to rememberContinue reading “Ke Kala o ke Manaolana (or, The Color of Hope)”
The Best Advice I Ever Got
Speculative Fiction By Andy Betz I lived on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach until I began my university studies. My father worked maintenance at a Catholic retreat off of Biscayne Bay. My mother worked at the Ida M. Fisher Elementary School serving lunches. I attended a variety of schools and loved every moment of theContinue reading “The Best Advice I Ever Got”
Are We There Yet?
Crime Fiction by Hillary Lyon Nicky leaned over Roscoe’s glass pod to tap the area covering his fellow passenger’s face. “Don’t sleep too long. Your family back home is making money on all sorts of product endorsements in your name.” He leaned back to press a green button on the pod’s rim. “You’d better wakeContinue reading “Are We There Yet?”