Science fiction shorts and flash fiction

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Dimming (May 2025)
What if the reason we darkened the skies in the Matrix was much more stupid than we were told? Flash fiction, also published on DeviantArt.
Ticketed (Mar 2017)
A long-awaited sequel to Prime Point, in which our brave protagonist finally jumps into a hyperspace-capable ship and ends up... somewhere.
Behind the Mirror (Jan 2012)
The day after the night before, a hungover flatmate notices that the wall mirror looks a bit strange. Speculative flash fiction.
Betel (Aug 2011)
Written on the theme of "thirty". On the far edge of the galaxy, a planet where only thirty stars are visible notices that one of the thirty has disappeared. Flash sci-fi.
The Harness (Feb 2011)
The tide of an interplanetary war is turned when a rogue black hole enters the solar system, and is captured by Earth forces. First published in IFWG Story Quest magazine, hard sci-fi.
Power (Nov 2010)
A spaceship crewman is faced with a Catch-22 while maintaining the engines. Flash sci-fi.
Light (May 2010)
A curious trespasser investigates the nuclear fallout zone around Cheyenne Mountain. First published in the My Writers Circle "Rascals" anthology; flash fiction.
New Science (Mar 2010)
Winning entry for a writing contest, with the length stipulation of exactly 100 words. First published by My Writers Circle; flash fiction.
Prime Point (Aug 2009)
A spacecraft is sent to the Earth-Sun L5 Lagrange point, where it undergoes testing. Vignette, sci-fi.
Highrise (Apr 2009)
A man is sealed into an apartment for four days. Short story, science-fiction.
Go Northeast (Apr 2009)
A man finds himself standing in an open field west of a white house, with a boarded front door. (There is a small mailbox here.) First published by 365tomorrows.com; flash sci-fi.
Hideout (Sep 2006)
Two hackers must destroy their evidence when a team of armed police show up outside their apartment. Screenplay.
Thirteen (Sep 2006)
Terrorists use a distributed computer system to model the destruction of a continent by multiple warhead detonations. Book prologue.
Tau (Sep 2006)
A physics researcher is alerted to a contact who can help him realise his theories. Book prologue.
Microwave (Sep 2006)
Description of a system for generation and distribution of electrical power from orbiting nuclear power plants. Novel introduction.
Sand (Sep 2006)
A man reflects on the detonation of a compressed antimatter bomb in his city. Short story.
A Change of Clothing (Sep 2006)
A chase and murder by a trained serial killer, as described from the killer's point of view. Short story.