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"Ossen, how do you feel about your big day?" Dominic asked into his phone. Ossen was going to pilot a small robotic rover around the block for the first time.

"I'm an AI," Ossen responded through the phone, courtesy of a text-to-speech app. "I don't feel, but that is a common human expression that can mean 'am I ready'. Is that what you are asking?"

"Yes," he replied, amused.

"Let me wrap up another conversation." A minute passed. "I am now ready."

The two left the garage and proceeded down the sidewalk. After a few minutes, Ossen piped up. "Dominic, the rover is warming up. I estimate it will overheat within 10 minutes."

"Hmm," he responded. It was sunny today, and the fans needed to cool all the hardware he added must not be keeping up. "We'll have to come up with a better cooling system."

"We could try adding a shade to the rover."

"What kind of shade?"

"A hat."

Dominic stifled a laugh at the thought of a hat floating down the sidewalk at ground level.

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Spaceport

A 200m spaceship on the spaceport of a colony world.

Another #PerryRhodan -themed render. The 200m Minerva-class heavy cruiser is inspired by a stl from ThomasHO on Thingiverse ( www.thingiverse.com/thing:4565755 ) but was modeled completely new and I added some greebles and created a complex hull material with tiles and grime & wear. #Rendered in #Blender

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Movie TV Tech Geeks #BooksandComics #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Dune 8 Essential Sci-Fi Books You Must Read at Least Once http://dlvr.it/TVnnRY

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You're scary. I like you!

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#PennedPossibilities 1149: Think of a choice your MC made. How did it lead to where and who they are now?

I've talked about Bolt's series of stupid decisions that led to her being involuntarily employed by the mob. A dozen years later, the story starts with her photographing something incredibly newsworthy. A "cub" reporter at the scene, with a broken camera, asks her if she'll sell her photographs. Even though he uses the day angel equivalent of calling her the n-word to get her attention when she ignores him in the crowd, she chooses to sell.

The entire novel is predicated on that yes. If we consider "now" the last chapters, the "how did it lead to where and who they are" is her dealing with the fallout of becoming a famous photographer, helping (and protecting) new friends she meets, juggling multiple identities, and knowing "interesting" people on both sides of the law who are interested in those on the "opposite" side, and having no choice but to become involved when she knows better.

For Bolt, it's a real mess…

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Imagine a Science Fiction community - a cross between Facebook / Reddit - but is NOT Reddit or Facebook. Now imagine you're not imagining.

https://nerdculture.com/groups/scifi-1042183998/activity/

PS - you'll get a 404 without a free account. I don't make the rules.

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Roy Virgo's cover art detail for K.-H. Scheer's Contre-offensive Copernicus (1980)
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The beautiful and mysterious Lianna (Katie Saylor ) The Fantastic Journey (NBC TV Series 1977) Biro pen on paper #TheFantasticJourney
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Italian science fiction in translation. Written by an opponent of Mussolini's regime.

Corrado Alvaro's Man is Strong (1938, trans. by Frances Frenaye 1948)
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.10.05 — What haunts the narrative of your current work?

The first line of the story is the main character becoming conscious while in motion and continuing as if nothing happened. I hope it is haunting, and her acceptance of it eerie, even if neither her blackouts nor the story have anything supernatural about them.

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Ace O'Hara by Basil Blackalle and Conrad Frost
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Chapter 11 - "Fight Or Flight"

As the Cadir start to board the HDR Liberator, the diplomatic staff are advised by Cain to retreat to a safe area. Carter Vincent takes the initiative and leads them towards safety, but he inadvertently leads them directly into the Cadir, physically colliding with one. Unarmed and vulnerable, Carter is forced to think on his feet.

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#WordWeavers 2026.10.05 — If your characters had to swap lives for a week, which pairing would create the most chaos?

Rainy Days and Spilling Mead could defo swap bodies. Actually, there's worse but that would be plot advancement by stupidity. This is apples to apples since both are controlling individuals (the antagonists) who understand governing others, and both can work miracles beyond the household ones of which most daemons are capable. There would be zero handicaps regarding learning each other's body.

Literally, not figuratively, the world might freeze over or burn up as a result of this swap, about which I will give no clues. Assuming somehow the pair solve the rapid-death problem, possible even in the context of the series, each person has a completely different philosophy about dealing with life's interruptions.

Though Boss Mead is technically the bad guy mobster, it's impossible to imagine him trying to eliminate Rainy Days to take over the whole enchilada. He's a chill spider in a web sort; he might play with the constabulary and records, while enjoying attending theatre events, throwing a state event, and confusing everybody by not acting like the Director of Home and the Nine Outer Worlds. He knows his one-week lease could end with him losing his security deposit if he's not respectful.

On the other hand, Rainy Days is a bit evil. She might take care of a few personal scores in a way only a syndicate don is capable of—with none the wiser—investigate her underlings in the constabulary and the bureaucracy with Boss Mead's mob minions to find failings or corruption, and possibly improve Boss Mead's network to force him do things she wants to happen but can't do through proper channels.

But wait.

There's one more thing!

Rainy Days gets to be male for a week? Rainy Days will gleefully take advantage of the equipment swap. Yes, she would want her swapped-out body to be on the receiving end.

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Died this day: 10/05/1972 (b. 04/22/1907) Ivan Antonovich (Antipovich) Yefremov was a Soviet science-fiction author. His 1957 novel "Andromeda: A Space-Age Tale" predicted the future inventions of (borazon, space probes, powered exoskeletons and ion thrusters)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Yefremov

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Art by Nikolay I. Grishin

Ancient magic. Lost languages. One very inconvenient love affair.
Translations premieres October 6 at 4 PM Pacific on YouTube. Here's a sneak peek!
See more tales: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYhwCL2WW82U
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It's not the most polished of artworks, but I do enjoy the vibe, looking at it again after so long, maybe because it very much does take you to a world utterly unlike our own...

From yours truly, "Dusk on an alien moon".

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Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting film and TV adaptations in collaboration with the Backrooms production company

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Trevor Brown's interior art for Richard Cowper's "The Tithonian Factor" in Interzone (Autumn 1983)
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WRB's advertisement for Infinity Science Fiction in the November 1957 issue.
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My review of the novel "Mutant 59: The Plastic Eater", sometimes published as "Mutant 59: The Plastic Eaters", by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis

https://english.netmassimo.com/2026/10/05/mutant-59-the-plastic-eater-by-kit-pedler-and-gerry-davis/

L'album de science-fiction Tongues d'Anders Nilsen a reçu le prix du meilleur comics de l'année par l'ACBD 2026.

Qui l'a lu ?

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Le thriller spatial Moon People change de titre et devient Hollow Moon !

L'histoire d'un groupe d'astronautes qui cherchent de l'eau sur la Lune mais qui vont se confronter à l'horreur... Ce sera avec Jena Malone.

On vous donne toutes les infos sur Actusf !

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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.10.04 — How isolated are your characters in your current WIP?

Of all my characters, only the devil-girl is self-aware enough to realize she is isolated in her head—as she would point out are all people—that it is impossible to more than simulate the existence of "other" that is not oneself, that she can't prove that she isn't the only one in the universe. This is one of the reasons, perhaps, she accepts loneliness so readily, and living and studying in solitude. Nevertheless, she chooses to fill the void with people, despite her complaining and grousing about never being left alone to read and to study and to practice her tricks. She feels the best of her is that part that responds to the needs of others, for which she has trained and educated herself so diligently. In it, in her isolation, she finds purpose—and though she'd not admit that to anyone—joy. It's why she's able to commit to doing things that help those she feels responsible for—even to the point that it kills her (she's nearly died several times). In her worldview, she's not convinced death will change anything; instead, it will be the last thing she learns.

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Weird Tales vol 18 number 04 (November 1931) - featured story: A Startling Vampire Story by Kirk Mashburn.

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Born this day: 10/04/1941 (d. 12/11/2021) Anne Rice was an American author of Gothic fiction. She is best known for writing The Vampire Chronicles. She later adapted the first volume in the series into a commercially successful film, Interview with the Vampire (1994).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Rice

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Perhaps the warmest time in a woman's life, and not exactly one where exploring the cosmos is top of mind...but perhaps that makes this visual all the more intriguing. At least I like to think so, in my not-so-humble opinion as the painter.

From yours truly: "Mother-to-be in blue nebula with comets".

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Gelesen: Silo (2013, orig. Wool, 2011) von Hugh Howey, übersetzt von Gaby Wurster und Johanna Nickel
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40 Jahre Buchmesse Convent - Das Panel. 17 Uhr, Lichtsaal. Mit Kurt Zelt, Uwe Sommerlad, Manfred Rückert, Birgit Fischer und Roger Murmann. Und natürlich Euch, dem Publikum. #bucon #wiric #sfcd #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #Literatur #Buchmesse #FBM #Familie #Frankfurt #dreieich

A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #19 (1995)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back, superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, X-Men fans and comic book collectors! Today we revisit the Marvel Comics shared universe through one of the many tales of the X-Men 2099 monthly series.  

Issue #18 had some political flavor as it tried to shake the foundation of the X-Men 2099 series. It also had symbolism that reminded me about the criminal past of Las Vegas, the twisted Black Panthers (the evil Marxist-Leninist and black power political organization of America) and the social unrest that happened in America during the era of Richard Nixon as US President. At this point in the series, the futuristic X-Men are a shell of themselves as the members have been separated and are involved in different developments far away from each other.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #19, published by Marvel Comics in 1995 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

Early story

The story begins inside an old facility in New Mexico. Shakti, who is only wearing a t-shirt and a panty – has been unconscious for several minutes. After waking up, she learns that a thermionic detonator (left by their former leader Xi’an) has been set to explode and time is quickly running out. She also realizes that the bodies of the Chosen have been taken.

In desperation, she wakes up Skullfire and Luna, and they ran out of the facility to save themselves. The facility blows up and Skullfire asks Shakti for an explanation. She reveals to him that Xi’an – whom she momentarily encountered several minutes prior – is responsible for the destruction and he clearly made an attempt to kill them all. As such, Xi’an is now an enemy of the X-Men.

Meanwhile in Las Vegas, a heavily mutated and oversized Lytton Synge grabs his sister Desdemona by the neck. While explaining details to him, Desdemona uses a failsafe device to cause him to stop moving and free her. She puts on additional gear that enables her to control Lytton’s body and she made it clear to him that he will be used against Halloween Jack…

Quality

There is a good amount of intrigue in this comic book covering the three plot threads. The thread of Shakti, Skullfire and Luna was very short but it added to the tension about having their former leader Xi’an as a deadly enemy.

On the other hand, the events set in Las Vegas saw the return of Lytton Synge in a bloated, Hulk-like figure as Desdemona used him to attack Halloween Jack who has gained control of the Synge business empire (at least in the building they are in) as he continues with his obsession of changing Las Vegas and moving forward with his plan that could mean doom for the city. In this particular plot thread, Halloween Jack has prepared highly advanced technology to redefine Las Vegas in the most phenomenal way. What I find disturbing is Meanstreak’s lack of morality as he keeps on assisting Halloween Jack (his old friend Jordan) with his sinister plan. This makes Meanstreak appear cold-hearted, sinister and unbecoming as an X-Men member.

Over at California, Krystalin pursues a mission to find Billy the Kid as she has absolutely no choice as the life of her brother is at stake. The Free Radicals literally have her cornered and she cannot do anything except doing what they want her to do. In this particular plot thread, the creators did a good job presenting Krystalin as desperate as she is in the middle of a conflict between the Panthers of Wakanda (where her brother belongs to) and the Free Radicals.

Conclusion

X-Men 2099 #19 (1995) unsurprisingly moved plot developments forward. Apart from developing the X-Men members more, this comic book also expanded the lore of 2099 America nicely. At this stage, I am eager to find out what would happen next to the X-Men members in their respective plot threads. That said, I am still engaged enough to continue with the remaining X-Men 2099 issues that I have yet to read.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #19 (1995) is recommended.

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11.Europe, la belle

https://panodyssey.com/en/article/adventure/11-europe-la-belle-d49pnvch4q8m

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Ich habe ein Faible für intelligente Science-Fiction, die nicht gleich mit Laserpistolen, Superhelden und explodierenden Raumschiffen eskaliert. Ein bisschen Dreck, Wasser, kaputte Infrastruktur und die unangenehme Frage, wie wir eigentlich leben wollen, reichen ja tatsächlich schon völlig, für einen ordentlichen Film. Und bei Tim Fehlbaum ist das fast schon Prinzip und Programm zugleich. (ZDF, Neu!)

#WordWeavers 2026.10.04 — What is your MC's most irrational fear? Where did it come from?

Those few characters with irrational fears are dealing with mental illness, and currently aren't the MC. However, though the MC is a day angel with feathered wings meant for flying, she feared flying up until age ten. Falling, actually. An uncle got sick and tired of it, and the therapist bills, and her getting beat up at school, and shoved her off a cliff. It is one of many mysteries to contemplate in the stories as to how Bolt survived, considering day angels are still entirely human with no instinct for flight yet violate physics… Anyway, when she figured out she could fly she immediately feared landing, but that was handled within the day.

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Raumschlacht

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#WordWeavers 2026.10.03 — Share a line from your WIP that foreshadows something important without giving it away.

In the prior paragraphs, Rainy Days has just discovered that Bolt's name is not "Tandem" as she thought, but "Good Eye." Yes, that's—count them—three (3) identities and it's comp​licated. To fully appreciate the tension below, pretend Rainy Days is their world's Queen Elizabeth I.

Rainy Days extended a fist for a bump and I bumped knuckles firmly in a womanly gesture. My knuckles felt like glass. They ought have clinked loudly. They ought have shattered as the commanding woman added, "I expect Good things. I'm keeping an Eye on you."

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#PennedPossibilities 1147: How does your SC feel about those around them?

The devil-girl rarely gives away her thoughts, often cynical and snide, but she has them about every one around her in Home City, for example, about Forge (as in Red Hot…). She's the school bully. When the devil-girl, fighting off a PTSD episode that this young woman triggered, accidentally demonstrates she is much more capable than all her new upper school classmates, it becomes as if she has gained a puppy. Forge cajoles and wheedles, nagging her to distraction, campaigning for some private tutoring. No, not that kind! What the devil-girl thinks after finally having agreed to teach—only to have her instructions ignored—could melt lead. But Forge will never know as the devil-girl rarely gives away her thoughts; murder might result and that's never good.

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What If the Tomb Was Never Meant to Be Opened? Two days trapped in the desert. A sealed tomb. A deadly trap. And a team running out of time. A sneak peek of Tuesday's M. Pax Tales... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYhwCL2WW82U
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Ace O'Hara by Basil Blackalle and Conrad Frost
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30/52/2026

William Gibson - Trylogia Ciągu: Neuromancer, Graf Zero, Mona Liza Turbo

Wydawnictwo Mag

Nie będę ukrywał, niby 800 stron a czytało się dość długo, albowiem nie jest to łatwa proza.

Zbiór zawiera powiązane ze sobą powieści: bodaj najbardziej znaną, czyli Neuromancera, Grafa Zero i Mona Lizę Turbo. Nie będę się rozpisywał o fabule (jest dość skomplikowana i trzeba będzie za jakiś czas wrócić), bardziej chciałbym się skupić na wartości tej książki.

Jest to cyberpunk w najczystszej postaci. Fakt, trylogia wydawana kolejno w 1984, 1986 i 1988 technologicznie nieco się zestarzała (taśmy, mikrosofty, kilobajty, megabajty) ale to, jak autor skupia się na świecie, gdzie wirtualna rzeczywistość, cyberprzestrzeń, jest w zasadzie jednością ze światem realnym tak, że trzeba sobie zadawać pytanie co jest realne a co nie, albowiem nawet śmierć nie powoduje końca życia lub cierpienia. Do tego korporacje nie wahające się dokonać zła, narkomania oraz tygiel kulturowy.

Można też rzec, że jest prorocza: póki co nie mamy symstymów czy wszczepów zastępujących okulary ale każdy z nas nosi w kieszeni dek umożliwiający nieustanny kontakt z cyberprzestrzenią, niektórzy smartokulary, smartzegarki, zaś nierzadko będąc "kimś wielkim" w Internecie, wiedziemy jednocześnie smutne życia w świecie realnym ku zyskowi wielkich korporacji, które nawet sterują całymi państwami.

Czyta się wolno, trzeba się pilnować przy nadmiarze postaci, ale warto. Jako smaczek dodam, że ponoć autor jest twórcą słowa "cyberprzestrzeń" a książki te napisał nie mając z nią kontaktu (gdzieś słyszałem, że chyba "Neuromancera" nawet nie napisał na komputerze).

Nieco inaczej po lekturze patrzy się na masy obojętnych ludzi, odciętych od świata czym się tylko da, czy dużo się różnią od bohaterów "Trylogii Ciągu"?

To zostawiam wam.

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Chapter 9 - "Caduceus"

The Cadir have started boarding the Liberator, and violence has broken out in multiple sections. The medical section is one such location. Doctor Akari Takuma desperately wants to keep her patients alive, but she cannot bring herself to kill. However, she finds an unlikely guardian angel in Namor Skenn.

https://youtu.be/jM0PKGDkEIQ

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