“The Only Thing We Learn” is a 1949 science fiction short story by Cyril Kornbluth. It is about a group of rebel ships that attack their home planet and provide proof of a recurring historical theory.
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The Only Thing We Learn by Cyril Kornbluth
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25
Jan
But I Had No Body by Russ Colson
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Novelette, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews“But I Had No Body” is a 2008 science fiction novelette by Russ Colson. It is about a doctor who implants a tiny computer into the brain of a traumatized patient and how it alters his personality.
21
Jan
Mimsy Were the Borogoves by Lewis Padgett
Posted by Rusty Published in 1940's, Classics, Free, Novelette, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Time Travel“Mimsy Were the Borogoves” is a 1943 science fiction novelette by Lewis Padgett. It is about two young children who find a box of toys sent back from millions of years in the future, and the strange effect the toys have on their mental development.
18
Jan
Paying It Forward by Michael A. Burstein
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Good for Kids, Hugo Awards, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, by Famous Authors“Paying It Forward” is a 2003 science fiction short story by Michael A. Burstein. It is about an aspiring writer who carries on an email tutelage with a recently deceased science fiction author.
16
Jan
Carl over at Stainless Steel Droppings is hosting a science fiction short story contest this weekend. All you have to do is read a story, post a comment then cross your fingers and hope to win!
14
Jan
The Cauldron by Rocky Keele
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, Free, Novella, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, by Less-Famous Authors“The Cauldron” is a 2009 science fiction novella by Rocky Keele. It is about a security officer who sees aliens land on a Spanish island, then tries to track them down before they can harm the people and places that he cares deeply about.
13
Jan
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have added a new novella to the short story library – “The Cauldron” by Rocky Keele. I’ll be reviewing it tomorrow, but in the mean time feel free to check it out, read it, link to it or whatever.
11
Jan
The Crystal Spheres by David Brin
Posted by Rusty Published in 1980's, Aliens, Audio / mp3, Award Winners, Free, Hugo Awards, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, by Famous Authors“The Crystal Spheres” is a 1984 science fiction short story by David Brin. It is about a man who travels to a distant star system after learning that the inhabitants there have broken out of their crystal shell.
7
Jan
The Home Team by Greg Wickenhofer
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Flash Fiction, Free, Funny, Good for Kids, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Very Short“The Home Team” is a 2008 science fiction short story by Greg Wickenhofer. It is about a man whose nifty new appliances refuse to work properly.
4
Jan
The Egan Thief by Gord Sellar
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, Time Travel“The Egan Thief” is a 2007 science fiction short story by Gord Sellar. It is about an author who realizes that Greg Egan is stealing all his stories before he can publish them.
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