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Anio a new science fiction short story by Torn MacAlester

AnioAnio Flights to orbit had become old hat to Scott Jellison. He’d been an astronaut for over fifteen years as a member of the space agency. Scott had been to the Moon half a dozen times, to Apophis, a near-Earth asteroid once, and to orbit more times than he could count. He was flying up to Glenn Station in the Lunadyne Flyer to meet his crew for another mission up to another asteroid called Anio. The flyer would ride up to 10 km on the back of an airplane, then fire rockets to orbit. He smiled, noticing the woman seated […]

 

 

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The Lunadyne Incident by Torn MacAlester 24 November 2024

Lunadyne IncidentThe Lunadyne Incident and Other Stories The Lunadyne Incident by Torn MacAlester, a near future science fiction short story that is part of a collection,  is now available at amazon.com.   Free Excerpt from The Lunadyne Incident Y+28, Day 1: “You, in the jail,” the voice said over the intercom. Sheriff Del Anderson stood and switched on the voice channel. Del watched the warped video of the shady figure in the hallway outside the Sheriff’s office. The facial recognition software failed to place the individual. Either the man wasn’t in the system, or he had a vid-scrambler on his body […]

 

 

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CME by Torn MacAlester 17 Nov 2024

CMEThe Lunadyne Incident and Other Stories CME is a featured near future science fiction short story in the collection The Lunadyne Incident and Other Stories by Torn MacAlester, is now available at amazon.com.   Excerpt from CME, a science fiction short story   Nils and Doc descended into the cellar with a couple of minutes to spare. “Nice of you to join us,” said the Sheriff. “We’re here, that’s the important thing,” answered Nils. “Yeah, I thought we might need some radiation medicine,” said Doc. “Or would you prefer I put it back?” “Get in here,” said the Sheriff. “Is […]

 

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Clash of Titans by Torn MacAlester 27 OCT 2024

Clash of TitansPhoto by Valeria Boltneva from Pexels Clash of Titans by Torn MacAlester . “I see you’ve bought K‑Systems,” said Morris Mason to his son Mark as he raised a glass in a mocking toast. “I thought this was a casual dinner, not a business meeting.” Mark growled, wiping his scarred chin with a napkin. “I’m understandably curious. You’ve been even more evasive than usual.” “We ousted you from your role as CEO. The answers to your questions can be summed up in five words: none of your damn business.” “No call to get testy. I’m just curious,” said Morris. “Why? […] Now Available Torn MacAlester’s Fabulae Lunae The Lunadyne Incident  and Other Stories

 

 

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Diamonds by Torn MacAlester 20 Oct 2024

A Near Future Science Fiction Vignette by Torn Macalester Diamonds by Torn MacAlesterNils departed Conrad Lunar Station, driving his pressurized crawler. He imagined the station would become the hub of lunar activity associated with the Lunadyne Corporation. His hab wasn’t far off, allowing him to be away from the center of activity and on his own. The whole point of his being here had been to build up the Moon. He knew Lunadyne was an excellent group to be associated with, but he didn’t work for the company. He was an independent–one of the first. The crawler was the center of his life on the Moon. He knew it was necessary for […] Now Available Torn MacAlester’s Fabulae Lunae The Lunadyne Incident  and Other Stories

 

 

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Lunadyne Incident and Thunder Moon Tussle

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Near Future Science Fiction Novel: Thunder Moon Tussle

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A Near Future Science Fiction Vignette: Directors and Malcontents

A  Near Future Science Fiction Vignette: Directors and Malcontents by Torn MacAlester

Directors and Malcontents by Torn MacAlester“I’ll say it one more time. Johnson and Carmike are not coming back!” the Director said. “They left the space agency. It’s over. Why are we even having this conversation about them? I can’t believe I will spend my Saturday making a case for us to try luring back two malcontents that have no desire to be part of our mission. What conceivable use do we have for them?” The Assistant Director said, “They have flight experience and are qualified. They’ve both been to the Moon and done all the things we asked of them.” “The decision is out of […] Now Available Torn MacAlester’s Fabulae Lunae The Lunadyne Incident  and Other Stories

 

 

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A Near Future Science Fiction Vignette: Another Plot by Torn MacAlester

A  Near Future Science Fiction Vignette: Another Plot by Torn MacAlester

Another Plot“Milt,” said Mary, tired of the conversation. “You didn’t really want to be an astronaut?” “No, it was a means to an end. Nothing more.” “I wish you wouldn’t antagonize our brother. He scares me.” “Morris is a fool,” Milt said. “A dangerous one. “True, we cannot underestimate him.” “Then why all this messing around with the fake identity and the trip to the Moon?” Mary asked. “I took something that he didn’t deserve to have.” “The artifacts?!” “Yes,” Milton said, nodding slightly. “They disappeared from his vault a little over two years ago.” “Brother, I realize you want to […]

 

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A Near Future Science Fiction Short Story Collection: The Lunadyne Incident and other Stories

 

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