Tales of the Future
You are here because you’re interested in science-fiction. Beyond the constant stream of dreary tales, there’s a need for stories that don’t take place in yet another dystopia.
A better future is a policy choice. Or alternatively a worse future may also be a result of the choices we make. We have agency in our lives, and we should work towards better worlds.
Science-fiction is a way to explore possible futures. Not all of them are going to be naively optimistic, but neither should they be naively pessimistic. Technology and progress can enhance our lives in we choose.
If you agree, you’re in the right place!
Below is a small collection of stories across different categories. I publish two stories a week. One is free for all readers while the other is exclusively available for members. Since you’re reading this, I’ll offer you a special free trial so you can access the more than 200 stories in the archive.
Here’s a collection of stories separated by category.
Artificial Intelligence
Mandatory Sick Day
There was a persistent chirping coming out of Charlie's bio-alarm. He groaned, slowly waking from a restless sleep. The embedded sensors in his wrist registered his sluggishness. There was a dull ach…
Bioengineering
Marriage-Pilled
The air was thick with unspoken words as Hannah and Bo sat in the couples therapist's office. Dr. Coleman, a kind woman, sat across from them. The couple's once-vibrant love story had frayed at the e…
Energy
Submarine Power
The rusty submersible creaked as it descended further into the murky depths of the ocean. Inside, Ellis McCrae, the leader of the Degrowthers, paced restlessly. His eyes were fixed on the sonar scree…
Healthcare
An empire of wellness
Sarah sat in her windowless room, staring at dozens of sensor readouts across her hundreds of clients. Everything was stable. Everything was as expected. She took a deep breath, beginning to grow rel…
Politics
Cyberphysical Brainrot
Senator Vickers stepped into the house and loosened his tie. He took a deep breath of the rosemary and garlic-infused roast chicken coming from the chicken. He felt his mouth begin to salivate as din…
Robotics
VeterAIn of a Foreign War
The transport shuddered as it decelerated. By this point it was hardly more than a bucket of rust, as its sleek metallic coating had been dulled after a series of deployments.
Space
Data Transparency
The hum of their lunar rovers echoed through the dusty remnants of the ancient city. Particles danced in the harsh sunlight that streamed through the skeletal buildings, casting long shadows across t…
Society
Not your parent's romcom
My palms were sweaty. My cheeks flush with humiliation at what I was doing. The whole thing sounded ridiculous — paying a month’s rent to an AI called ‘Serendipity’ to find love. Yet blind dates neve…
Longform Stories
In addition to short stories, there are also longer serialized stories that you can read. More are coming soon, and each chapter will be released a week until finished. These stories are only available for paid members, so now would be a great time for that free trial.
[Chapter 1] Popeye the Astronaut Man
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Now that Popeye has entered the public domain, I am writing a science-fiction story starring the sailor in an entirely new adventure. This story will be told over the next thirteen weeks exclusively available to members. If you’re not a member, now’s a great time to join.