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A new companion in the heart of a machine
A new companion in the heart of a machine. It was pretty strange at first. Not that it wasn’t interesting. Nicholas could see many possibilities and uses for the…thing. And it was very helpful. Almost intuitive. Although now, a couple of months later, it is very intuitive. It learns. Over the course of time it…
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The best place to hide anything
The best place to hide anything. Seems like there’s never a good hiding place when you need one. Even if that weren’t true, Alex doesn’t think a hiding place would help him now. Not that he’s trying to hide anything. In fact, he got the hiding train of thought from something his Grandpa told him…
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A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw
A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw He has to get chipped. The day is warm, and the sun is high in the sky. It must be noon, or close to noon. He looks at the people he passes, as he walks. Their clothes are strange. For one thing, everyone seems to be wearing glasses.…
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The last cryonics patient frozen in time
The last cryonics patient frozen in time. Kenny feels nervous. It’s ridiculous of course. It’s been six months, so it isn’t like he hasn’t had time. He ties the robe, and pulls the back closed. Whether or not his ass shows probably isn’t a big deal. He pulls it closed even more, just to be…
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The squeaky wheel and a challenge of time
The squeaky wheel and a challenge of time. It didn’t take Mark long to figure out what he found. Two months or so. Not too long in the grand scheme of things. Two months of exploring and two close calls he still can’t forget. However, in the end, it might be worth it. Some of…
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Everywhere Pedals would go
Everywhere Pedals would go (Author’s note: This story originally published on 10-29-23 at 6:30 p.m. and has been updated to reflect site updates) It didn’t happen often. When it did, there was never a crowd, at first. However, the crowd was there when Pedals left. Most were in stunned silence, but a few were usually…
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New beginning – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
New beginning – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart It’s the thought that counts. At this moment Eric is thinking about escaping. The house is unfamiliar. Furthermore, he has no idea who else is in the house. He stands motionless in the hallway. Forcing his breathing to be quiet, he strains his ears for sound. After…
