The generation ship hung heavy in the sky. Kal watched its grey bulk sink toward the horizon. Embarkation was almost finished. Just a few more hours and its engines would fire and then it would be gone. When the sulfur wind scratched at his throat, he knew it was time to go in. He tossed … Continue reading Generations
Tag: sci fi
Drips
The Megastructure leaks. It's a fact we've all accepted. From the dregs to the penthouses, the whole damn thing echoes with drips. This isn't a maintenance issue, of course. The Lord has a whole army of pipeworkers on retainer. We scurry around in the walls, tightening bolts and patching cracks. Just as surely as the … Continue reading Drips
Lost in the Dark
Even though it is years behind him, Ganax finds himself recalling the day he fell through the ice. The lake on their family’s property always froze over during winter, and usually stayed solid through the end of April. He and his sisters spent the cold months bundled and sweating, sliding across the glassy surface. They … Continue reading Lost in the Dark
Corey Laisure 