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29

Jun

O One by Chris Roberson

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, Award Winners, Free, Good for Kids, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story

“O One” is a 2003 science fiction short story by Chris Roberson. It is about the chief computator, in an alternate history China, who is challenged by a new computing engine.

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26

Jun

A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury

Posted by Rusty  Published in 1950's, Award Winners, by Famous Authors, Classics, Free, Good for Kids, Online, Printable, Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story

“A Sound of Thunder” is a 1952 science fiction short story by Ray Bradbury. It is about a man who travels back in time to hunt a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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22

Jun

Aristotle OS by Tony Ballantyne

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, Free, Good for Kids, Online, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story

“Aristotle OS” is a 2007 science fiction short story by Tony Ballantyne. It is about a man who’s computer operating system constructs an alternate reality.

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18

Jun

Boxed by Will McIntosh

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story

“Boxed” is a 2004 science fiction short story by Will McIntosh. It is about a woman whose brain is serving time in solitary confinement.

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15

Jun

Small Moments in Time by John G. Hemry

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, Free, Nebula Awards, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, Time Travel

“Small Moments in Time” is a 2004 science fiction short story by John G. Hemry. It is about a time traveling man working in turn-of-the-century Kansas, and the horrible secret he discovers there.

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11

Jun

Sergeant Chip by Bradley Denton

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, Award Winners, Free, Hugo Awards, Novella, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews

“Sergeant Chip” is a 2004 science fiction novella by Bradley Denton. It is about a military dog who has a special ability to communicate with his handler.

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8

Jun

The Hunted Heroes by Robert Silverberg

Posted by Rusty  Published in 1950's, by Famous Authors, Classics, Free, Mars, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story

“The Hunted Heroes” is a 1956 science fiction short story by Robert Silverberg. It is about a team of uranium miners who are captured by a madman on Mars.

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6

Jun

Anda’s Game by Cory Doctorow

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, by Famous Authors, Free, Novelette, Online, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews

“Anda’s Game” is a 2004 science fiction novelette by Cory Doctorow. It is about a twelve year old girl who belongs to The Fahrenheits – an exclusive all girl organization in an online game.

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4

Jun

Distant Replay by Mike Resnick

Posted by Rusty  Published in 2000's, by Famous Authors, Free, Hugo Awards, Mike Resnick, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story

“Distant Replay” is a 2007 science fiction short story by Mike Resnick. It is about an elderly man who meets a woman that looks and acts exactly like his deceased wife.

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2

Jun

They’re Made Out of Meat by Terry Bisson

Posted by Rusty  Published in 1990's, Aliens, by Famous Authors, Free, Funny, Nebula Awards, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, Very Short

“They’re Made Out of Meat” is a 1991 science fiction short story by Terry Bisson. It is about a couple of alien scouts who discuss the new race they have discovered.

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