Science Fiction Stories

Here are the links to the lenses I made about my fave author: http://www.squidoo.com/KeithLaumer and my fave book series: http://www.squidoo.com/JamesRetief (which he wrote). The pictures of the book covers at the top of the lens are scans of the actual books I own. The series was written in the 60's and 70's, most of the ones I have are the 80's reprints. The first editions are hard to find. here is my new Doctor Who lens, just made it: http://www.squidoo.com/DoctorWhoGifts What's your take...Read Full Story

In our world of ever-growing technological power, I begin to seriously wonder when a viable flight to another solar system within a human lifetime will be possible. This dream has transformed from something akin to an opaque childlike wonder, to a feasible endeavor that uses down-to-earth science to get, well, away from Earth. I have read quite a few articles and various pieces of scientific jargon that have forged the fragile, hopeful opinion that within my lifetime, the capability to access...Read Full Story

Please read Part 1 first. The party was at full-tilt, with a hip DJ spinning his sounds of current pop and classic disco favorites among Manhattan's fashionista elite, everyone grooving to the good vibe in the store. While Lucky was chatting up some of his friends, I decided to inspect some of the smart sport jackets on auction to raise money for DIFFA. As I stood next to the display table, a waiter sauntered by with a tray of hors d'oeuvres. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a...Read Full Story

Pimples and I are old friends. They came to visit me early in life, at about the age of 10, and decided to have a long extended stay. You could say that they were like the unwanted relative who arrives at your home and then announces he is moving in. You do everything you can to get rid of him, but that just seems to steel his resolve to hang around for a long time. One of the advantages of reaching my thirties was that the unwanted visitors decided to leave for greener pastures, finding some...Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Science Fiction Stories". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own...Read Full Story