"Science fiction is the most important literature in the history of the world, because it's the history of ideas, the history of our civilization birthing itself. ...Science fiction is central to everything we've ever done, and people who make fun of science fiction...
The Garbagemanby Peter ReidThe Garbageman is a witty cynical thriller from 1999.'The killer had awoken early that morning. Although he had already prepared thoroughly, he cleaned and checked his revolver one last time before loading it. He left the revolver in his...
Extra Creditby Larry LaForgeProfessor Nathan Carter seems caught in a time warp. He still thinks students should get only one shot at each test and the grade of C represents average performance. All the students and many of his faculty colleagues at fictional Midway...
Rowena's Page: Funny Female Fictionby S. D. YoungrenA continuing series of mostly-funny short stories about a young woman's life. Featuring problem parents, crazy coworkers, a few good friends, a very nice young man, and the occasional lemur.Click on the link below to...
Dead Pan and Joe Progressby Andrew StarlingA satire on celebrity and genetic modification. The god Pan comes to Earth and because of his goats' legs is mistaken for a genetically modified organism. He becomes famous, appears on a couple of TV shows, and tries to...
Humbug on the Hudsonby Robert Brucde StewartPart mystery, part parody, Humbug on the Hudson is the first Harry Reese short story. In August 1900, Harry is sent upstate to Glens Falls, where he's to help investigate a major fire. But he has a second mission: to make...
Inspirational Lessons From Inspirational Peopleby Mohammad KassemThis eBook highlight the individuals that have really made a difference with their own way in the world, hopefully forth their messages will supply mighty reminders of faith, humanity and peace in your...
The Cat at Light's Endby Charlie DickinsonA family lives out of a beater van with an inspirational cat.Software engineer Nelse pursues barista CaraJo, only to be hoisted on his lookist petard.An errant husband discovers his true love in a high-tech tweaking of the...
The Hardest Wordby Paul SamaelDoes the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it's time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don't do that - try reading this short story...