By Melissa R. Mendelson “Do you think they’re dead?” For a machine, Spectral sounded human. Fear almost shined in those pale, copper eyes. Their head swiveled to face the others standing nearby, all wearing the required Science uniform, yellow on the right side, silver on the left. Their head snapped back toward the bridge doorContinue reading “The Black Hearts”
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Dark Running
By Chris Bunton Sandy did pushups in the center of the living room in her underwear. She dripped sweat from her buzzcut head on to the dirty plank floor with each pump. The room was dark. Furniture was set around facing a monitor. There was light filtering through the black painted windows. The specialized paintContinue reading “Dark Running”
Waken
By Melissa R. Mendelson Waken is a Sci-Fi Novella written by Melissa R. Mendelson in 2014. Earlier this year, she hired an editor and a cover designer for the book, and the book was re-released in April 2023. Melissa R. Mendelson has written numerous short stories that have been published online and in print. HerContinue reading “Waken”
Ten Times Around
By Melissa R. Mendelson Government and Corporation are our parents, and the rest of us are children. Well, except the ten percent now that were thrown out into the cold. Harley sat back in his chair with the gray pen dangling between his fingers. The desk light dimmed, and he stared down at his journal.Continue reading “Ten Times Around”
Transition
Inspired By My Dad By Melissa R. Mendelson Farewell. Light blue letters on a white banner hung against a nearby wall. The tape failed to hold it up, and one side caved, falling into a table set up with vegetables, chips and soda. A toddler squealed with joy, jumping up and pulling the rest ofContinue reading “Transition”
That’s Not My Face
By Melissa R. Mendelson The smell was sickening, but nobody seemed bothered by it. People on the left sat in large, black seats with hood dryers over their heads, covering their faces. People on the right were positioned in short, black seats with their hands held inside white, metallic boxes, some flinching from the pain. Continue reading “That’s Not My Face”
The Rant
By Chris Bunton Jane threw her bag of groceries and her purse onto the counter. She stopped for a moment and placed her hands over her face. She just stood there in her perfectly modern kitchen. It was large, with plenty of counter space, and just the right colors. It was obviously remodeled recently. HerContinue reading “The Rant”
Movie Review: Spiderhead
By Chris Bunton I recently watched Spiderhead on Netflix, and would like to say that it is a very entertaining flick. Since, it’s new I want to avoid any spoilers. But, I wanted to fire off a review anyway. Spiderhead is a film produced by Netflix and can be found on that streaming service. ItContinue reading “Movie Review: Spiderhead”
For Your Protection
By Chris Bunton “Tracy and David Santos, come out of the house!” A voice spoke through a loud speaker. Tracy and David both jumped up from the couch in their living room. They looked around in terror. Their favorite show flickered on the TV, and the image was replaced by a message which read. “DavidContinue reading “For Your Protection”
Weighing In
By Alexandria Riker December 2037- Canada “…to show attention to today’s speaker, as a witness and tribute to the horrors of the Initiative, Ms. Darby Anne Rein.” The lights on the podium turned on, and the woman who was still merely a child no more than six months ago, sporting her slightly buzzed hair andContinue reading “Weighing In”