Category Archives: Science fiction

Brave New World

Posted on May 11, 2023 by James Steerforth

What, you don’t believe me? These two are real-life lovers! They met in the waiting room of the cosmetic surgeon who was to blow up their lips, were approached right there by a model scout specializing in surgically enhanced prototypes … Continue reading →

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Iridescent Amazons on Mars

Posted on April 5, 2014 by James Steerforth

The problem with these new ones is that you can’t slay them. They send out such a glare that they’re upon you before you know where to aim your PAIL*. It’s happened to me (I’m reporting from the nether world). … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on March 19, 2012 by James Steerforth

It’s dark and cold and utterly still out here among the bright stars. Contemplative. All I’ve got left is some pepsi and half a tube of food. And about five breaths of air. – James Steerforth (© 2012) Written for … Continue reading →

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It is written that …

Posted on April 20, 2009 by James Steerforth

It is written that future Man will move up one step on the hierarchical ladder to become a creator, just like the angels, archangels, thrones, excusiai and others are creators. Thought, which already has creative powers in some select few … Continue reading →

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Bodo Spangles caught in the tangles of bureaucracy in 2509

Posted on May 14, 2008 by James Steerforth

I “Sorry, can’t help you with this. You need to see the NECK.” “The what?” “The Navigational Excellence Commando Klerk.” “And where would I find him?” “That would be Mike Machine in room 4405.” II “I was sent here by … Continue reading →

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Marooned in the desert

Posted on May 6, 2008 by James Steerforth

Having retired at age 52 from a well-paying job in the aeronautics industry, Abner D. Sandington-Elliot decided to realize a life-long dream and follow in the footsteps of Antoine de St. Exupéry, a writer and fellow pilot he greatly admired. … Continue reading →

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Identification of objects in historical grave treasure near end

Posted on April 26, 2008 by James Steerforth

( From the Hygiene Times, 26 April 3008 ) Some of the objects found in the underground grave recently discovered near the town of Hygiene, Colorado, have been more fully identified. The plastic sculpture of a deeply tanned overweight nude … Continue reading →

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Out of this world

Posted on March 28, 2008 by James Steerforth

The evening I proposed to my girlfriend – the most gorgeous, most intelligent, most perfect, most patient, most exciting, most humorous, most lovable person I’ve ever known – turned into a night of revelation. When I’d spoken, she took my … Continue reading →

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Ferociously unfounded

Posted on May 24, 2007 by James Steerforth

“Idolatry will get you nowhere,” said the ice blue-haired nymph to her entourage consisting of 12 yelper-helper frogs and 22 corn mummy beetles from selected countries of the world. And on she lectured to her patient but drowsy audience, speaking … Continue reading →

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Out in space in some future – a sci-fi flash story

Posted on March 30, 2007 by James Steerforth

A state-of-the-art spaceship is a simple affair because it’s so easy now to create anything one needs. A thimble for some old-old-old-fashioned darning? Think it, you have it. Of course, it’s much easier to think up a being that can … Continue reading →

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