Well, it’s that time of year again when we start thinking about presents to give to our family and friends. This year I thought I would help out and suggest some cool gift ideas based on science fiction short stories.
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Nov
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Nov
Reborn Again by Robert Sheckley
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story, by Famous Authors“Reborn Again” is a 2005 science fiction short story by Robert Sheckley. It is about a man whose whole-body transplant operation is botched by a morally indecisive lab technician.
20
Nov
Flash Fiction Friday: Cheaters and Moochers
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Flash Fiction, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Very Short, by Less-Famous AuthorsToday we are back to the site which delivers a very short science fiction story each day: 365tomorrows.com!
16
Nov
From The Lost Diary Of TreeFrog7 by Nnedi Okorafor
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, Audio / mp3, Free, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“From The Lost Diary Of TreeFrog7″ is a 2009 science fiction short story by Nnedi Okorafor. It is about a team of jungle explorers who are searching for an ancient computerized plant.
13
Nov
Flash Fiction Friday: Battle Champions and Robot Butts
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, Flash Fiction, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Very Short, by Less-Famous AuthorsToday we return to the awesome Flash Fiction Online for two more very funny science fiction stories.
9
Nov
The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs
Posted by Rusty Published in 1930's (and earlier), Classics, Free, Online, Printable, Scary, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“The Monkey’s Paw” is a 1902 speculative fiction short story by W.W. Jacobs. It is about a family who discovers a magical talisman that grants 3 wishes.
6
Nov
Flash Fiction Friday: Designer Skirts and Alien Abductions
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Flash Fiction, Free, Funny, Online, Printable, Very Short, by Less-Famous AuthorsToday we go down under for two flash fiction stories from the Australian web site Antipodean SF.
2
Nov
Fungal Gardens by Ekaterina Sedia
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Free, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“Fungal Gardens” is a 2009 science fiction short story by Ekaterina Sedia. It is about a college professor and his cop partner who discover a deadly fungus affecting geeks!
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