Tag: the odd

  • A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw

    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.…

  • The last cryonics patient frozen in time

    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…

  • The squeaky wheel and a challenge of time

    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…

  • The flight of fancy becomes a leap of faith

    The flight of fancy becomes a leap of faith

    The flight of fancy becomes a leap of faith. The messenger isn’t as important as the message. Of course Stewart knows this. In fact, he is the one that asked for the message. He watches Clipper leave wondering if he’ll ever see his friend again. Then he thinks about the message and decides it isn’t…

  • The best interview tips not to follow

    The best interview tips not to follow

    The best interview tips not to follow It was just an interview. Not the first one I’ve been through. However, it was certainly one of the more interesting ones. For starters, it was an interview with an AI. Furthermore, the AI would be the one asking the questions. This was a first in my experience.…