“They can’t possibly lead nowhere,” the new guy chuckled. The old guy sighed, slashing the air with his palm. He was holding his lunch in the other hand, a warm burrito. “I’m telling you, we’ve tried everything!” “Radiowa-“ “Tried it.” “Scout drone-“ “Tried it.” “Small animal-“ “Tried it, mate!” Old Read more…
One layer of skin at a time. The cost of failure didn’t sound so bad at first. I mean, humans have what, seven layers of epidermis or something like that? He had so many tries to figure out the Sphinx’s riddle. Yeah… He looked down at his hands, winced from Read more…
Larry studied the gravity gauge. It said, ‘Today, gravity will be…’ and there was a light next to the current status. It read, ‘Very light. Bounce around wherever you like.’ He frowned, turned to his instructor. She was for all intents and purposes an old lady. At least ninety years Read more…
The Mirror of Erised was one of the biggest curiosities in the galaxy. Even the Minds did not know what it was, and there had been some studies. It was called that way from a long-forgotten tale of heroes and bravery. It had none of the attributes from that tale, Read more…
“Snakes with lasers?” Park whined. They were both in their underpants.“Yup,” Adrian said, opening the crate with their gear. Park reached inside and lifted his smartsuit from it, then held it up. It didn’t seem to fit his size. “This is too large for me.”Adrian slapped his head. “You moron. Read more…
Nap yawned, looked around for the source of all the commotion, and groggily took another nap. True to his name, he liked to take naps all day in a maintenance closet that had some nice warm piping. He knew all the best napping spots on the Frostips.Nap was named that Read more…
“Why, oh why, did I volunteer for this?” Dytis cried out moments before the jump. He looked down at the swirling clouds of the gas giant. The shapes and swirls were mesmerising, like an endless cup of latte and him being the sugar cube ready to dip inside. Hope he Read more…
“This plan sucks,” the yellow alien said. “No, can’t you see? It’s brilliant!” the green alien said, throwing his arms in the air. “Brilliant!” “Okay, whatever. We’re doomed anyway, might as well try this crazy scheme of yours,” the yellow alien said, waving the issue away with his antennas. He Read more…
Pharos woke up from the sounds of screaming. He yawned and slowly rubbed his eyes as the bloodcurdling screams went on and on, reverberating along the metal corridors of the lighthouse. He stood up and washed his face, the screams so loud now that his eyes vibrated and he saw Read more…
“The Encephalons are a friendly race of aliens,” the General said. “Oh? You’ve dealt with them?” the computer nerd asked, biting his nails. “They are talkative, polite and have not threatened us with their superior technology. So, yes, that places them in my ‘friends list,’ as much as an alien Read more…