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Holding a cup of coffee in one hand and several folders in the other, he dragged his chair out from behind his desk and plopped down in to it.
Sipping the all important morning brew, he opened the first of the folders and read the summary on the front page. It was a minor matter, but something he’d need to deal with eventually. Some things just ...more
Holding a cup of coffee in one hand and several folders in the other, he dragged his chair out from behind his desk and plopped down in to it.
Sipping the all important morning brew, he opened the first of the folders and read the summary on the front page. It was a minor matter, but something he’d need to deal with eventually. Some things just ...more
ebook, Author's Online Fiction, 5 pages
Published
July 2010
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Aug 08, 2016
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My standard response after reading Andy Weir’s stories. Creased forehead, a few minutes pause in serious contemplation then a grin after considerable length of time when the light bulb in my head lights up in comprehension. Lol.
But really, I’m just using this as an avenue to greet a special friend a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Happy Birthday, Hayat! (You can read the story by clicking on her name.^^). I hope your special day brings you everything your heart desires. I’m sure that include books and surely, ...more
Andy Weir is the sci-fi guy who in 2011 wrote The Martian, which was made into a movie in 2015. I didn't do the book or movie, but I keep running across teensy stories of his—so teensy you can read them in 3 minutes. I've read three or four, and each one has a cool twist ending.
I completely and utterly loved one of his stories, Annie's Day, and this makes me open to others, forever in search of another gem like that. Besides, who doesn't have 3 minutes?
Most of Weir’s shorties are just so-so for ...more
I completely and utterly loved one of his stories, Annie's Day, and this makes me open to others, forever in search of another gem like that. Besides, who doesn't have 3 minutes?
Most of Weir’s shorties are just so-so for ...more
HA! Not sure Rachel's "super powers" would work in the real world, but ACCESS is another little fun free read by Andy Weir with his usual format of providing a twisty end.
Another entertaining short story by the talented Andy Weir. I've gotta say though, I think that this one would be better as either a novella or full length novel...it has some great potential.
To read this short story, click here
To read this short story, click here
4.5
Why isn't this a full length book? This should be a full length book
Why isn't this a full length book? This should be a full length book
This was quick and cute.
This short story had me drawn in and once I knew all about her, I wanted this story to continue. This was too good to be a short story. Flesh it out after the reveal at the end. It is worth reading. You can read it here
Mindtwisting .. I am still not sure I fully got it!
3.5 Stars
All I want to know is why?? Why could she do what she did?? Who is she or shall I say, What is she??
Interesting. *ponders*
All I want to know is why?? Why could she do what she did?? Who is she or shall I say, What is she??
Interesting. *ponders*
Hmmmm. The best part, is that it makes you think. I felt growing confusion, a little intrigue, then back to confusion. Then the punch line, a pause.... huh?? ...oohhh.
So, there you have it.
...but it is short, and different. So why not?
So, there you have it.
...but it is short, and different. So why not?
It's a neat idea, and it's obvious (just in this very short story) that Weir has a good grasp of the girl's personality and voice. I'd love to see him explore more of this concept, maybe turn it into a series of interconnected short stories or even a novel.
I love these. They're fun little short stories that always have a twist at the end. In this case, it's a girl who has a super power. She can go anywhere, even places she isn't technically allowed--as long as she acts normal.
Fun, easy, twisty enough even if you see where it's going fairly early on
Fun, easy, twisty enough even if you see where it's going fairly early on
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Aug 26, 2015
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Going to go with a 3.5 for this one. I really, really love this idea. A friend stated that she would like to see this fleshed out and made into a novella or even full length novel - I'd gladly read it. Very interesting idea. I started to see the twist coming towards the end, but it still made me smirk when I got to it. Worth a read.
I would really love to see this teased out some more and turned into a full length novel. I think this has some real potential.
A good little short story. Very enjoyable.
a very intriguing read indeed. The details are quite vague that i want more of it. It seems like a summary of a novel and I really want to read it if ever there is one.
This is wonderful! Andy Weir proves science-fiction and fantasies can be as short as a page and still be thrilling! I loved the plot and the conversation!
Andy Weir sure likes a twist ending. Some are much more successful then others. For this one, i liked the pace of the story and i really wanted to know what her super power was.
A fun read found online...only takes 3 minutes but it's enjoyable. Perfect reading before bedtime or during a quick cup of coffee.
That sounds like a start to a hilarious superhero thriller parody series.
However I would like to see more of the guy's thoughts to see if he really takes it in stride and how persuasive the girl really is. Because the man doesn't look like simply charmed but more like a dimwitted guy.
However I would like to see more of the guy's thoughts to see if he really takes it in stride and how persuasive the girl really is. Because the man doesn't look like simply charmed but more like a dimwitted guy.
A free short story available on Andy Weir's website.
This is so interesting! I definitely recommend this one. And like most of his short stories, I really wish it was a full novel instead of a short story. But then I guess we would miss out on the twist endings.
This is so interesting! I definitely recommend this one. And like most of his short stories, I really wish it was a full novel instead of a short story. But then I guess we would miss out on the twist endings.
Gwahahaa~ while reading I keep thinking maybe this is about (view spoiler)
But it turns out to be another twist~ (>^) ...more
But it turns out to be another twist~ (>^) ...more
This was neat. Four stars, not five, because I just didn't like her. However, excellent ending.
This is a really interesting idea. I'd like to read a full story on this ability.
Another excellent short story. Now only if Andy Weir give's us short tales of interesting places and events witness by the girl.
Vow! final realization at the end of story will hit u hard
well I mean it's a bit predictable, but still so funny :D
I wrote a screenplay version of this story. So obviously I do like it. I think the concept is really strong and that you can do a lot of things with it. We just kinda learn about the concept but in reality you can make a whole movie out of this. A coming of age story and then a story about her adult life.
Let's hope some director picks up my screenplay version and films it. I think it will look really good on screen.
Let's hope some director picks up my screenplay version and films it. I think it will look really good on screen.
As with every other Andy Weir short story, you start off feeling a little confused, a little curious when you pick it up. It is always when you've reached the end, gasping 'OMG' in your head, when you remember, "Of course, this is an Andy Weir work. It always ends with the least expected twist."
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ANDY WEIR built a career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, THE MARTIAN, allowed him to live out his dream of writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California. Andy’s next book, ARTEMIS, is
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