Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Futurism.
The Assassin and the Thief
The moon is high, almost in position, by the time I get where I need to be. My target should be walking back into town any moment now. If all goes to plan, this hit should go down without a hitch. I shift in my position slightly, careful not to rustle the branch I rest on too much. The stiffness in my bones has set in now, but I can’t leave my position. I have a mark, I have to carry out the mission.
By Shera Prague8 years ago in Futurism
Best H.R. Giger Art Books
H.R. Giger is one of the few artists out there who was born last century and still remains easily recognizable by pop culture. He's the mastermind behind facehuggers and xenomorphs. He's worked with Alejandro Jodorowsky on the unmade Dune flick. He's even become famous for album art.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Futurism
Rewatching... Doctor Who: Tomb of the Cybermen – Episode 2
"I think perhaps your logic is wearing a little thin." Saturday 9 September 1967 I knew there was something odd about that Cyberman: it was a dummy! The dummy didn't even do the shooting — it was a target for a hidden weapon.
By Nick Brown8 years ago in Futurism
Alex The Inventor-Chapter 4 (Pt.2)
Chapters 1 to 3 can be read at: Deep Sky Stories Next: Chapter 5 - A Distant Voice Alex wakes up the next morning to find his shape-shifting Martian-made Luss behaving very strangely, and when he touches it, he is transported into a higher state of mind. Mysterious sounds and another boy's voice fill his mind as Alex gets his first glimpse of someplace very unusual. But that is only the beginning of a day full of exciting new discoveries. Stay tuned!As of 2017-09-16, Chapter 4 (Part 2) is at: Deepskystories.com
By G.F. Brynn8 years ago in Futurism
'Pitch Black World': Astronomers Observe a Really Dark Exoplanet
Exoplanets, planets orbiting other stars, are now being discovered by the thousands, and in a wide variety of sizes, colours, and compositions. Now, new studies of one of these worlds show that it reflects almost no light, making it appear nearly pitch black.
By Paul Scott Anderson8 years ago in Futurism
The Shadow
There are five wagons in our group winding slowly through the forest on a dirt road. Ours is the last in the line of covered wagons, made of old ruined automobile parts. The three of us sit in the bed of our wagon in brooding silence until Amy, the more talkative one of our group, speaks.
By Hunter Wilson8 years ago in Futurism
The Child of Armageddon
This world is full of violence and malice. Some of us blind ourselves to what is happening, concentrating on the screens that dull our minds. War has left parts of the planet scarred and nations divided in what they believe. The date is the 29th September 2020 and although we did not know it yet, all that we know is about to come to an end.
By Andrew Wierzbicki8 years ago in Futurism
