Approaching Human 9: Making Love at the End of the World – by Eric Brown
I3 hovered high over the junkyard.
Approaching Human 8: Making Love at the End of the World – by Eric Brown
Mona was sitting on a bench beside the lake when I arrived in Central Park. I hovered in the cover of some shrubs and watched her.
Approaching Human 7: At the Grave Garden – by Eric Brown
Patrick Lyle and I3 passed beneath the wrought-iron archway of the Long Island grave garden and strolled through the trees. An ineffable sense of calm hung over the impeccably manicured glades.
Approaching Human 6: Death on Mars – by Eric Brown
I2 skipped over the wall of the Hanson Clinic. Oak and sycamore fringed the grounds, shutting out the real world. It was as peaceful here as in any exclusive VR retreat.
I2 hung at head height and took in the scene.
Approaching Human 5: Decoy Codeline – by Eric Brown
Angel DiMatteo was sitting behind her triangular desk, and giving me the stink eye.
“I hope this is important, Mr Zorn. My time is precious.”
Approaching Human 4: Partially Human – by Eric Brown
The following day, Ella Carrelli contacted me.
“I’d like to see you, Mr Zorn.”
“I’m free any time.”
“Real world or VR?”
“Your choice.”
Approaching Human 3: Played Like a Patsy- by Eric Brown
Contents Approaching Human Eric Brown A story in 10 parts One: Gel-Tank Atrocities Two: The Disappearance of Jake Carrelli Three: Played Like a Patsy Four: Partially Human Five: Decoy Codeline Six: Death on Mars Seven: At the Grave Garden Eight: Making Love at the End of the World Nine: At the Hoboken Junkyard (available at 23:59, New Year’s Eve) Ten: First […]
Approaching Human 2: The Disappearance of Jake Carrelli – by Eric Brown
Menu Approaching Human by Eric Brown A story in 10 parts One: Gel-Tank Atrocities Two: The Disappearance of Jake Carrelli Three: Played Like a Patsy Four: Partially Human Approaching Human 2: The Disappearance of Jake Carrelli Eric Brown I spend most of my time in VR, that playground suburb of the Cloud. I’ve constructed myself a personal retreat, a […]
Approaching Human 1: Gel-Tank Atrocities by Eric Brown
She came to the office in person, which was unusual. These days, I see most of my clients in VR.
She was small, blonde and nervous. I could tell from the way she sat down across the desk from me, fingering the hem of her Versace bodice.
“How can I help, Ms…?”
“Professor” – she was quick to correct me – “Professor Mona Taylor.”
Flash Fiction Competition for Shoreline of Infinity Readers 2022
Bring the pet of your science fictional imagination to life. You have 1,000 words to tell its story. You may begin. Prizes £50 for the winning story, plus 1-year digital subscription to Shoreline of Infinity. Two runners-up will each receive a 1-year digital subscription to Shoreline of Infinity. The top three stories will be published […]