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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“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.”
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Cont … Continue reading →At a very early age in my life, the visual world of science fiction and fantasy comic books captured the focus of my imagination and my outlook on life. A story you do not want to miss.
Continue reading →Writing a story that includes dragons, folklore and other mythical creatures? Here are a few sources for dragon myths that you may have missed.
Continue reading →Time to Review Mortal Prey, A John Sandford Prey Novel As I closed the book, I knew it was time to review Mortal Prey, number thirteen in the John Sandford prey series of novels. I read most all of them long ago, but last Christmas, I gathered the collection and sent it on to my oldest grandson. Well… That got … Continue reading →
Battle To Increase WP Blog Traffic The process for gaining increase WP Blog traffic is simple. However, increasing site traffic in an effective and beneficial manner is an entirely different ballgame. We all need to grow our Word Press blog traffic, but the means for doing so are many… most very costly. Herein is a brief review of that happened … 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 →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 →
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 →
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 →
