Category Archives: Science Fiction

One Man’s Trash-Part Four

Posted on March 27, 2023 by jenicek

After washing up, Eli entered the kitchen. It was filled with people preparing food. He’d never seen that before or even conceived of it as an activity. Up to very recently, all the food he ate was processed and sealed … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Trash-Part Three

Posted on March 20, 2023 by jenicek

Eli exited the building onto a street filled with people. Not like in the City, where people were jammed shoulder to shoulder. Everyone here moved with what he might describe as a happy purpose. If he knew what that was. … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Trash-Part Two

Posted on March 13, 2023 by jenicek

“How are you feeling?” Eli drank the cup of water her was handed.  “Better,” he replied. “I’m glad to hear that.” He turned to the person who was speaking to him. She was dressed in a bright green shirt, and … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Trash-Part One

Posted on March 6, 2023 by jenicek

Scrabbling through the vent, Eli arrived at the grating. He took a moment to catch his breath and finds some measure of calm. Even with his filter mask, the scent of fried electronics and oil filled his nostrils. In the … Continue reading →

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What Is This Thing?

Posted on January 30, 2023 by jenicek

“Do you know what this is?” asked Andy. Becca looked up from her book at the object her husband held. “Where did it get that?” she asked. “Junk drawer.” “Throw it out.” “What if it’s important?” “Then put it back,” … Continue reading →

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Please And Thank You

Posted on January 23, 2023 by jenicek

The snow was pristine which let Mara know she was safe, at least for the moment. She was far from the road and even more distant from any towns but that didn’t mean she could relax. Unfolding her map and … Continue reading →

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One Small Thing

Posted on December 27, 2021 by jenicek

“It doesn’t look good,” he said. “No,” she replied, “it does not.” They walked around the piles of debris that towered around them. At the peak of one, a jagged piece fell, bisecting a smaller mound of rubble at its … Continue reading →

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In Our Nature

Posted on December 20, 2021 by jenicek

Wind groaned as it rushed through the gaps in the enormous stone tree, in a manner that sounded to Ghent that it was not yet ready to awaken. “This is a very dispiriting local,” observed T7-U. “I’d call it more … Continue reading →

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Victorious!

Posted on November 22, 2021 by jenicek

Lord Adeptus stood triumphant. It had been a titanic battle, statures were used as weapons, buildings had been toppled, and the Capitalopous City zoo’s animals now roamed unhindered. Not part of the plan, but the added soupçon of chaos pleased … Continue reading →

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It Just Does

Posted on November 8, 2021 by jenicek

“All I’m saying, is it shouldn’t work,” said Sub-Lieutenant Vaughan. Abov-Lieutenant Park replied, “But it does work, you see it working right now.” “I know.” “So you have to accept that it does work,” asserted Park, “Right?” Vaughan nodded. They … Continue reading →

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