The Public Pool Planet

This comes from another prompt from r/writingprompts.   Location, location, location.  That’s what they always say.  Too bad most locations across the system suck.  There are a few gems out there, but I have found more dirt heaps than diamonds in the rough.  Don’t even talk to me about turd polishing.  My employers would ratherContinue reading “The Public Pool Planet”

The Light in the Night

When you find yourself stranded on a desert island, One of the things you notice is the night sky, completely obscured by any unnatural light. After the first night, you might be content with never seeing another headlight, or streetlight, or house light again. Until, on the horizon, you see the light from a ship.

The Duel

“Mr Bradbury.  You’re being charged with the death of a Mr. Marshall.  How do you plea?” “Guilty as charged.  May I go now?”  He leans back in the chair, tapping his foot expectantly, arms crossed. “Oh no.”  The judge chuckles.  “You’ve just admitted to the killing of another human being.  We must now discuss sentencing.  YouContinue reading “The Duel”

Rhetoric

People say there’s an “Eye In The Sky.”  They mean a satellite out there orbiting the planet, spaying on us.  There’s other ways it could be happening, but obviously the biggest example of it would be the worst.  I don’t know if spying is the right word.  Collecting information. Keeping the peace.  Providing security.  IContinue reading “Rhetoric”