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The post-war apocalypse is boring. So you invented a time machine to go sightseeing in times where there were a lot more people and a lot less radiation….
Six months after the founding of the second Martian colony, it declared war on the first Martian colony. You have been sent to find out what they are…
Every few years your country identifies a prophecied Chosen One to sit on the imperial throne and lead the army in war. The first duty of a chosen…
Colin has finally rounded up a bunch of missing pixies only the client, the pay, and all evidence of a contract have vanished. Also, the landlord is due…
A two-foot-tall man is sitting on the end of your bed. He says that you are living in a simulated reality. He’s sorry but he can’t get you…
Colin Blaze was in Hyde Park looking for pixies when he is arrested on suspicion of possession of kittens. Stunned, Blaze goes with the police officers willing. Thus…
Try this writing challenge on for size. Write about your character witnessing a storm but use your description of the storm to reflect the character’s inner struggle.
Colin Blaze has been hired to locate seven missing pixies. He has also been hired to stop a man who can enter paintings and pictures like they were…
You awake. The room is cool and calm. Birds are singing outside your window. Your pillow is soft and comfortable – just five more minutes. A little light…
Who doesn’t like looking at snow? I guess it depends on the location and the snow.
Phronesis labs have been creating sentient minds for decades. These minds are used to run simulations and test PR and advertising ideas. Today, one of Phronesis Labs’ oldest…
The new god, Adam Celbridge, has grown tired of being a god. He wants – so he says – to go and live alone on Mars. To this…
The CEO where you work retires in nine days. Moments ago, he walked into the office where you and five others work. He made you all an offer….
You and a small group of determined people have coped with everything the crazy new god has thrown at you. The days have run for 400 hours and…
Blaze has been offered an obscene pile of cold harsh cash to recover a stolen item. That item, it turns out, is the memories of an eccentric recluse…
The night had brought a fresh powdering of snow. You look out of the window at the crisp and untouched landscape to see the tree stump is now…
At tea-time today, the new god – Adam Celbridge – invented flurgmaglurbs. Flurgmaglurbs are small flying creatures that – should you say something mean and untrue – will…
Thousands watched the first day of the Ganymede rover’s streamed visuals. No one expected what it showed in that shallow cave. A dusty human-looking skeleton and six words.
There is a new god on Earth and boy-oh-boy is he potty. This new god is called Adam. He likes drinking and sunsets. He does not like hearing…
Moments ago, Blaze was nodding off at his desk. Now he is wide awake on a beach with a great tan and impressively toned abs. Is he dreaming…
Here is Tom Scott giving you a whole load of Sci-Fi story ideas.
Adam Celbridge was through forces unknown made into a new god. He was not, it had to be said, terribly suited to this role. He had, so far,…