“Can you describe the pain, Luke?” Dr. Alice Shoshone asked. “Like I’m being eaten from inside, Doc.” Luke writhed. Only … More
Tag: Drabbles
Peace Tour By Hawk and Young
Touring the ship, the alien took us past a room where giant purple manatees were attached at the nipples to … More
Final Freedom by Karen D. Yun-Lutz
We were bored. The waiting impossible. Starved to see the vibrant colors of the sky and feel the earth beneath … More
Spaceport News Headlines by Gerri Leen
Spaceport to Open Sunday; Custodians Sent Ahead Help Wanted: Custodial Trainee Program Accident at the Spaceport—All Dead! Help Wanted: Spaceport … More
In the Darkness by John M. Hoggard
I have been here a very long time. I think. My internal chronometer expired long ago so I have no … More
Spare Parts by Jess Landry
“A934.” Johnny steps from the line-up onto the conveyer belt, his hands shaking. The Supervisor makes her way over, giving … More
Requires Replenishment by Marc A. Criley
Hot tires buzzing. Backseat child whimpering. Dead alien in trunk. Shitohshitohshitohshit. # Dropped kid at my sister’s, grabbed a shovel. … More
Life is a String of Cherries by Brian K. Lowe
They say an old lady came into the casino, her dog smuggled under her coat. She hooked the dog up … More
The Mirror in the Bathroom by George Nikolopoulos
Officer Jake Delonghi muttered angrily to himself, while shaving. “Another end-of-world prophecy; a mysterious invasion happening today and everyone‘s going … More