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Depths of a Machine Soul
"Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of spaces, or so they say. " Great Scott! What a cliché, Ridley thought as he read the opening line of the latest submission laid on his desk. But then again, clichés were clichés for a reason, and that reason was that they worked. They were comforting to the reader, and if a story didn't conform to the worn-out clichés of fiction, then it would probably be rejected by publishers on the grounds of non-conformism.
By Atomic Historian4 years ago in Futurism
Five Hard Sci-fi Elements Overlooked in Lightyear
*****SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE MOVIE***** First, I want to say that Lightyear is a great family movie with fun and entertainment for all ages. But rather than do the typical movie review, I want to focus on some of the details that stood out to me, as both great details and things one would not expect from a more family.
By Atomic Historian4 years ago in Geeks
From the Ashes We Rise
“There weren't always dragons in the Valley,” pop-pop Mwatinga would remind Suhali. He never liked when she would stare in disdain as the poor creatures passed their house on the way to school. Now in adulthood, Suhali worked for the Dragon Acceptance and Integration Council. This was a far cry from the prejudices her father had raised her with.
By Atomic Historian4 years ago in Fiction
What Happened to Anakin's Hand?
Star Wars fandom forgive me in advance if I am not as well versed in the lore, and someone else has covered this subject. I read many of the extended universe books that came out in the 90s and early 2000s, but since entering the workforce, they have slipped out of my library.
By Atomic Historian4 years ago in Geeks
I'm a Bubblehead
You see them everywhere now. Stickers on cars, laptops, water bottles, and everywhere in between. You see people with awesome, yet random fandom t-shirts. You see what looks to be merch from your favorite show, but can’t find it on any official website. You see great retro art that imitates the styles of the 70s and 80s. And always wonder, why can I get that?
By Atomic Historian4 years ago in Journal
