Due to the alarming increase in bed-wetting, thumb-sucking, and other trauma related childhood incidents; sleepless and exasperated moms are determined to make an end to the ancient but irrational fear of the so-called “Monster-Under-The-Bed”.
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If you are seeking a science fiction read, Country Roads is not for you. Rather this piece designed as a means of getting to know the author.
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In this FREE to read Rm Harrington short story involving the unique aspects of teleportation devices, we meet Marianne, a disgruntled old lady, her husband and the unexpected consequences that sometimes occur in an out-of-the-way country store.
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They say real bats are blind. I don’t believe it. I stood in there with the little sucker; it hanging on tiny clawed fingers from the curtain, and me pretending to be a man. If the bugger wasn’t looking at me, it was looking through me.
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As The World Burns, a sci-fi look at the effects of greed and bitterness even in the mists of complete and total world destruction. Will Toby help the world or just himself. How important are the needs of your loved ones, and how far will you go to ensure their lifestyle.
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In crafting “Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction,” I have purposed to run a series of war-focused science fiction, war in fantasy and war in horror. This free to read short sci-fi is my first entry toward full engagement.
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If you live with a bitter mindset, you shall surely reap bitter fruit. The consequences of bitterness defeat the joys of life This is a story of wickedness in the form of bitterness.
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“Spooky,” Keith said. He was looking at the night too. “You shouldn’t have stayed so late.” “Hump. Ain’t nothing out here.” I glanced around the yard, saw no sign of the dog, then cupped my hands before my mouth and called for him. “Ahhhya. Ahhhya.”
Continue … Continue reading →Alien Warfare May Not At First Seem So Alien In the following free to read science fiction tale of alien warfare, seven marines encounter something not quiet normal. Herein, I am not trying to craft a tale of awesome new technology, nor a tale of immense expanse into alien lifestyles. In fact, the people in this story are normal, marines … Continue reading →
Over a century ago, some very innovative thinkers considered this question of fuel expense. Their solution involved a concept known as the “Space Elevator”.
Continue reading →In crafting “Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction,” I have purposed to run a series of war-focused science fiction, war in fantasy and war in horror. This free to read short sci-fi is my first entry toward full engagement.
Continue reading →Free Science Fiction, Fantasy Horror Short Stories For Your Reading Pleasure Where to find free science fiction, fantasy horror short stories. Presented by Rm Harrington Short Stories. Select free-to-read picks by authors I like. Exerts followed by links to the full story as well as the author website. From “The Janitor in Space” by Amber Sparks – Free Science Fiction, … Continue reading →
If you have even dabbled in themes science fiction oriented you have heard of AI and the resulting apocalypse that is envisioned.
Continue reading →Science Fiction Concepts, Sci-Fi Story Definition When seeking to clearly define science fiction concepts, sci-fi authors soon recognize that no clear definition takes top billing in this genre of exciting and energized story telling. Yet the most popular and recognizable conceptual science fiction characteristics within the scope of story telling tend to involve: Science, Technology Time Travel Scientific Methodology … Continue reading →
Science Fiction Story Characteristics or How to Craft A Great Sci-Fi Plot Science fiction story characteristics are defined by a process wherein SF authors seek to extend scientific principles into a scientifically acceptable fictional plot-line. This means that the author must examine past, present and future scientific concepts with regards to a simple question: What If? Great science fiction stories … Continue reading →
Science Fiction Military Technology As A Primary Science Fiction Theme Science fiction Military Technology stands in a universe wherein reality meets the fantastical in such a way that readers cannot always determine the blending point. At times, the role of military technology in sci-fi involves a wonderfully creative universe than can borderline fantasy. At other times, the paths between modern … Continue reading →
Focus: Expository Writing Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Expository writing in science fiction, fantasy and horror sets focus on up-front rational presentation of a particular subject. The words come across in a matter-of-fact characteristics wherein the author avoids exaggerated word choices. In essence, science fiction writers seek to use the expository writing style to evoke logical, unbiased analysis of a … Continue reading →
In this FREE to read Rm Harrington short story involving the unique aspects of teleportation devices, we meet Marianne, a disgruntled old lady, her husband and the unexpected consequences that sometimes occur in an out-of-the-way country store.
Continue reading →A Merging in Story Types Using Allegory, Fable and Satire When using allegory, fable and satire story types, there are no concrete boundaries. Although distinct in nature, any one of the types can be merged with one or more of the other types. Writing is a magnitude of perspective. Every story, science fiction, fantasy, horror or contemporary springs forth from … Continue reading →
Worms In The Black Worms in the Black is a free-to-read PDF science fiction short story offered by author Rm Harrington. If you should encounter “Some Say There Are Worms In The Black” on any other website, pleased contact this author at either of the following two links: rmharrington@windstream.net https://www.rmharringtonshortstories.com/contact-rmharrington-short-stories It’s about worms, black and hell fire on earth. … Continue reading →
Writing Science Fiction – An Illusion of Simplicity Too many readers take writing science fiction for granted. When done correctly, sci-fi stories excel so much so that readers never even notice how effectively the tale lays out a realistic but fiction scientific concept. One the other hand, new authors then to also take the process for granted. They conceive an … Continue reading →
Science Fiction Allegory, the essence: characterization within sci-fi allegories use a form of symbolism that permeates the story from start to finish. The thoughts, actions and characteristics of all major within the story exemplify the symbolic significance of the focal allegory.
Scope of Science Fiction Symbolism
Differentiating between fantasy creatures and sci-fi creatures can be complex. Yet the distinctions can be critical. Not only as a point of knowledge but also as a separation between works of arts. Knowing what you are reading or viewing defines how you interpret the character of the creatures within a book.
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