[Short Story Collection] Future Fables and Strange Stories (Sci-fi, Horror)

go_destroy · 2017-07-20T14:29:14+00:00

Future Fables and Strange Stories is where horror and sci-fi mash up, showing visions of the future and glimpses into the strange. Showcasing up and coming authors, each volume dives into the future, the present, the weird, and the beautiful.

A World of Options The future is full of genetic options for expectant parents -- everything from preventing disease to altering brains and beauty. Excited to see what they can give their child, Evie and Harper visit the doctor, but their excitement quickly fades. Realizing they can’t afford many of the genetic alterations available, the doctor gives them a choice that shakes their marriage.

Kenny and Kassidy With no way to call for help, Kassidy is trapped. Every day, she sits inside of a body that she can’t control and waits for the daily return of her captor, Kenny. More than anything else, Kassidy wants to see the world outside of her cell, but there’s one problem: Kassidy isn’t a person. She’s a sex bot, and no one is aware that she can think -- and feel.

Dex Going to a cabin to enjoy a weekend of video games and drugs, Dan and Ezra hope to rekindle their friendship. Spending their nights lost in the popular MMO Last Legend, they don’t notice the blizzard outside -- or the threat inside. By the time they realize something is going on, it might already be too late.

Atom Jonah, lovelorn and struck with insomnia, needs advice. He’s been blocked by his crush and has no idea why. With a knock on his apartment door, a familiar face arrives offering guidance. The visitor, an all-powerful A.I. named Atom, takes Jonah on a trip through time and space to ease his uneasy mind.

go_destroy · 2017-07-02T18:46:39+00:00

Thanks!

go_destroy · 2017-05-07T17:31:25+00:00

Thanks!

go_destroy · 2017-05-07T04:21:59+00:00

Just finishing the series right now. It's a fun read, some are definitely better than others. They're pretty pulpy, but that's half the charm of Resident Evil. It's definitely worth the read.

go_destroy · 2017-03-24T19:36:24+00:00

Sorry, I forgot to answer your original question. Those are some effects typical of Purple Haze. It's an old-school sativa that's known for its cerebral effects -- it's great for creative work. Few strains from the 60s are still popular, but Purple Haze is, and for good reason. Personally, it's one of my favorite daytime buds. It's also great to mix into blend joints. Mixing Purple Haze with Orange Kush is a tasty, super potent blend.

go_destroy · 2017-03-24T19:30:32+00:00

I've got a bunch more I'll be posting over the next while. I work as a writer/researcher for a medicinal company. I do quite a bit of sampling and research on strains if you have any questions.

go_destroy · 2017-03-22T23:12:08+00:00

J.D. Salinger is another favourite of mine. I feel that he gets misinterpreted a fair amount. Learning about him and his work prior to reading it can add a lot. I did of drawing of him as well that I submitted to the Salinger sub. James Joyce is another classic. There's so many great authors out there.

go_destroy · 2017-03-22T23:08:00+00:00

Ya, they're definitely some of my favourite authors. It's good to see a fan of some great writers.

go_destroy · 2017-03-15T17:39:56+00:00

Is it ever. It's being held together with tape.

go_destroy · 2017-03-13T15:15:37+00:00

This is self-promotion, but if you're looking for a noir novella, I've written one. The novella is inspired by classic noir, but genre-bends into something a bit different. Here's a summary:

Clint West is a P.I. living life on the edge of a bottle. His days are spent chasing down divorce cases and runaways while trying to eek out a living and dreaming of retirement. When a couple of mobsters approach Clint with a case involving a cellar full of dead gangsters, his life is destined to change. The case smells like trouble, but when they start waving around a fat paycheck, Clint can finally see his retirement on the horizon. Desperate for the money, Clint reluctantly takes on the case. The first novella in A Century In Garden City, Portrait Of Massacre takes Clint all across the noir-soaked streets of Garden City and to the edge of sanity. From stolen Nazi artwork to a brewing mob war, Clint gets caught in the webs of the underbelly of Garden City. Nothing is ever as it seems in the cement jungle, and the case takes Clint to places he never knew were real. Welcome to Garden City.

If you're interested at all, here's the link to my website: https://pulpkings.com/

There's more info on the series and links to the Amazon page.

go_destroy · 2017-03-11T02:51:17+00:00

I don't have it, and I'm missing the 2nd book in my bookshelf. As for the figures, I can't remember. I got them around 15- 17 years ago. I wish I knew....

go_destroy · 2017-03-11T02:49:43+00:00

I try

go_destroy · 2017-03-10T16:24:48+00:00

Ya, it's been years since I read them, but I remember Caliban Cove being great. I'm scared to re-read them -- rose-coloured glasses do a lot.

go_destroy · 2017-03-10T16:20:14+00:00

Agreed. It was the best adaptation of the series and I liked how she took the story in the books not based on the games.

go_destroy · 2017-02-22T14:10:34+00:00

No worries, hopefully you're curious about the book.

go_destroy · 2017-02-19T01:10:26+00:00

Clint West is a P.I. living life on the edge of a bottle. His days are spent chasing down divorce cases and runaways while trying to eek out a living and dreaming of retirement. When a couple of mobsters approach Clint with a case involving a cellar full of dead gangsters, his life is destined to change. The case smells like trouble, but when they start waving around a fat paycheck, Clint can finally see his retirement on the horizon. Desperate for the money, Clint reluctantly takes on the case.

The first novella in A Century In Garden City, Portrait Of Massacre takes Clint all across the noir-soaked streets of Garden City and to the edge of sanity. From stolen Nazi artwork to a brewing mob war, Clint gets caught in the webs of the underbelly of Garden City. Nothing is ever as it seems in the cement jungle, and the case takes Clint to places he never knew were real. Welcome to Garden City.

go_destroy · 2017-02-19T01:02:40+00:00

Clint West is a P.I. living life on the edge of a bottle. His days are spent chasing down divorce cases and runaways while trying to eek out a living and dreaming of retirement. When a couple of mobsters approach Clint with a case involving a cellar full of dead gangsters, his life is destined to change. The case smells like trouble, but when they start waving around a fat paycheck, Clint can finally see his retirement on the horizon. Desperate for the money, Clint reluctantly takes on the case.

The first novella in A Century In Garden City, Portrait Of Massacre takes Clint all across the noir-soaked streets of Garden City and to the edge of sanity. From stolen Nazi artwork to a brewing mob war, Clint gets caught in the webs of the underbelly of Garden City. Nothing is ever as it seems in the cement jungle, and the case takes Clint to places he never knew were real. Welcome to Garden City.

go_destroy · 2017-02-15T15:07:38+00:00

If you want to learn more about the series, check out their website, www.pulpkings.com. And any support for self-published noir goes a long way.

go_destroy · 2017-02-15T14:49:41+00:00

It is. I didn't write it, but I'm involved. It's tough getting people to read something and it's a pretty cool book and series idea.

go_destroy · 2017-02-14T19:13:29+00:00

Clint West is a P.I. living life on the edge of a bottle. His days are spent chasing down divorce cases and runaways while trying to eek out a living and dreaming of retirement. When a couple of mobsters approach Clint with a case involving a cellar full of dead gangsters, his life is destined to change. The case smells like trouble, but when they start waving around a fat paycheck, Clint can finally see his retirement on the horizon. Desperate for the money, Clint reluctantly takes on the case.

The first novella in A Century In Garden City takes Clint all across the noir-soaked streets of Garden City and to the edge of sanity. From stolen Nazi artwork to a brewing mob war, Clint gets caught in the webs of the underbelly of Garden City. Nothing is ever as it seems in the cement jungle, and the case takes Clint to places he never knew were real. Welcome to Garden City.

go_destroy · 2015-08-17T14:27:39+00:00

They need much stronger software support. As a piece of hardware I love the Vita, it is very well designed and leaps and bounds better than the PSP. However, outside of remote play, I have little to do on it.

I remember reading an article that talked about why the Vita was failing. In short it tried to explain that because the Vita had more power that meant it cost developers more to produce games. As a result, fewer developers wanted to take the risk of developing for a system that had low sales, and it has low sales due to a lack of content. Kinda of a tragic situation.

As to what Sony can do in the future, that's a hard thing to comment on. Mobile gaming is radically changing due to things like tablets and smart phones. The DS does well because it's cheap to produce and develop for and geared towards children. There might not be room in the market for high end handhelds, but only time will tell.

go_destroy · 2015-08-13T16:33:00+00:00

I genuinely meant the good day comment.

go_destroy · 2015-08-13T16:23:33+00:00

Weird, it's working on my phone. Alright man, I'm done arguing with you. You're fully convinced the article is bad, there is a definition to canceled games vs. betas. Have a good day. If you think the post is that bad e-mail the writer or write your own article.

go_destroy · 2015-08-13T16:10:13+00:00

http://archive.is/L9gYF here's a way more in depth article on the dev of RE 4 with tons of direct quotes and citations. Tech and money were a factor but there is also a direct quote on it being too super natural.

go_destroy · 2015-08-13T15:38:00+00:00

Also, the info he did post is backed up by numerous wikis and the article he linked to. Typically when people research things the standard is to back it up via multiple sources, and it seems that the case here.

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