The matter energy transporter. Classic sci-fi trope. But what does it really do?

“The first thing you need to understand is that time travel isn’t possible. Every science fiction show ever has gotten that wrong.” The speaker pauses to let that sink in. Time travel was a frequent trope of science fiction shows, even in this modern age where the people of Earth could travel the …

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“You’re back,” comes her familiar voice. It wasn’t a surprise this time. In fact, even as he laid waste to his companions in his insane state, a small voice in the back of his head had pointed out that it was likely he was going to hear her voice again soon.

He …

“What are you talking about, Tam?” Gethrun said. “It was a perfect lift. We’ve got nothing to worry about.”

Tam ran one hand through the pile of coins and gems on the table. All told, the value was more than 25,000 gold pieces worth of treasure. A literal fortune to two simple thieves like …

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Alan walked back and forth through the shop. “Oh, yeah,” he said. “Absolutely amazing.” And they were amazing. His feet had never felt so comfortable. People talk about feeling like they were walking on air. That’s exactly how these felt.

“Grin,” he said, returning to the counter where the …

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The popup on his screen told him that it was almost time. David closed the alert and turned his attention to the office window. When he had quit his job as a nameless drone in a big skyscraper to start his own firm, he had …

“You’re kidding me, right?” Ben stared dumbfounded at the woman for a moment, then shook his head. “Look, lady, whatever gag you’re trying to pull, just move on, okay?” He sidestepped a couple of paces down the sidewalk, shifting the bags full of his purchases and the antique basket to his other …

June, 1947 – Skies Over The American Southwest

“They’re still out of range,” called Lt. Wright. “I can’t get a weapons lock!”

Cmdr. Mori didn’t respond as their shuttle raced across the skies high over Arizona. Nearly 20 kilometers ahead of them another craft rocketed skyward. Their eastward course …

Check out my latest story, “The Fall of Silverstar“. It’s set in the world of Aeleon that I’ve been working on. It’s the last days of a once mighty civilization of elves that was falling to their own pride and arrogance.