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Short Stories Based on Nightmares 6 - Lady Ai and Other Tales
Lady Ai The year was 3587 or 4591. It matters not for the purposes of this story. Somewhere in the distant future artificial intelligence was being refined. The robots could think and act independently. Some had even been elected mayors. The problem was getting the human aspect just right. Despite their different flavors, they were noticeably still not human. Then, a big break occurred for the company known as Deus Ex Machina. It had produce an artificial intelligence that resembled the way man thought. Salutations were given, and even a couple of awards. One day while talking with his maid...
Short Stories Based on Nightmares 5 - The Demon King Cometh and Other Tales
The Demon King Cometh Today is the day of the coronation. Prince Fredric stands beside his elderly father as he sees his older brother getting his crown. His father had recently abdicated the throne because of his old age. Fredric’s green eyes stared at the frail hands of his father, clad in elaborate robes of fine gold, silver and silk. His strong hands now trembled, as his eyes squinted to see the scene before him. Yes, it was for the best, thought Prince Fredric at the time. As the procession droned on, Prince Fredric breathed in a sigh of relief...
Short Stories based on Dreams 4 - Dilemma, The Right Thing to Do and Other Tales
The Dilemma For as long as Richard can remember, the Earth has been a barren wasteland, filled with bizarre looking robots. As a self-proclaimed archeologist, and grave robber, Richard had made it his business to discover where everything had gone wrong. According to scant pieces of information, everything had started with Iran. Since the US had an anti-missile defense, Iran had decided to attack them indirectly by targeting countries like Canada, Cuba, Mexico and oddly enough Venezuela. Iran also orchestrated similar attacks around Europe and also Russia. Since Iran had gone a little crazy, North Korea too felt like...
Short Stories 2 - First Day of School, The Parable of Kakundo and Other Stories
Terry’s First Day of School Terry woke up early. She struggled out of the bed sheets and tumble in the darkness toward her grandmother’s room. She opened the locks and went inside. In the darkness, she could half make out the large figure of her grandmother. She was sleeping on her side. With her small hands she lifted the curtain. She poked her grandma’s broad shoulder to force her to wake up. Lazily, her grandmother awoke. Without changing their dress pajamas, Terry and her grandma went to open up the house. All seasons in Cuba are identical. Summer, winter, fall...
Short Stories 1 - Dream, Ballad of Exada, Mission Jupiter and More
The Dream I was wandering around the forest with some people. They were all roughly my age. Inside the hole of a tree, we discovered a dark room. The place was rather narrow, and darkly lit. One of my companions pulled a switch he felt on the floor. It was one of those switches that you find inside a power plant. When the light turned, one could see the stairs, spiraled upward. On the third floor, the building became more opened. There were several fenced paths that led to three doors. They each had a few stairs. My companions entered...