#sciencefiction — Public Fediverse posts

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".

#art #digitalart #digitalpainting #painting #aliensky #sky #nightsky #alienlife #alienplanet #scifi #scifiart #sciencefiction #sciencefictionart

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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#ScienceFiction #scifi #novel #review

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/

#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.

[Author retains copyright (c)2026 R.S.]

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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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Cover art by C. C. Senf

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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Design by R. D. Scudellari

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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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.

[Author retains copyright (c)2026 R.S.]

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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."

[Author retains copyright (c)2026 R.S.]

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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.

[Author retains copyright (c)2026 R.S.]

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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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#cyberpunk

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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Dive into a romance in parallel timelines, where each timeline has a different gender partner. Find out what happens in Only a Chapter, by Heather Tracy!
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https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/only-a-chapter

I'm planning on reading Snow Crash and would like to know what the #Fediverse thinks of it. Is there anything I should know before reading? I have already read #cryptonomicon and really enjoyed it.

#books #book #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #scifi #sciencefiction

Not that anyone asked but:

- 320 posts on loops: https://loops.video/@Readbean

- 455 posts on pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/Readbean

- 5000 posts on mastodon: @readbeanicecream

- 94 posts on my blog: https://readbeanicecream.codeberg.page/about.html

All in all, I think I am indiewebbing and fediversing just fine.

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Movie TV Tech Geeks #BooksandComics #Books #Fantasy #ScienceFiction The 10 Best Upcoming Fantasy Books To Read in Fall 2026 http://dlvr.it/TVmCWq

📢 *JUST 2 HOURS*** until our 4th ***The Ark*** season 3 watch/rewatch party!

The back half of the season is building by unveiling another conspiracy or creepy alien phenomenon each episode.

The tropes are really troping…

We’ll be continuing ***TODAY***, Saturday, October 3rd at 3:00 pm EDT (UTC -4) with

***S3E7 I Have Nightmares***

***S3E8 By Any Means Necessary***

Nothing reassuring in those episode titles at all…

⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️⭐️️️️️

***The Ark*** season 3 is currently airing, barrelling through the back half of the season. So, at two episodes a week we’ll be able to stay a bit behind the broadcast schedule.

You can find ***The Ark season 3***
- on air/ linear on Syfy in the US Wednesdays, CTV Sci-fi Channel in Canada, Thursdays (in demand options exist)
- streaming on Crave in Canada, Binge and Foxtailnow in Australia; Now and Sky in the UK and Ireland; Prime Video and WOW in Germany;
- available for digital purchase/rental on Apple, DirectTV and Fandango in the US.

New participants welcome! Join us by reacting with TheArk hashtag and TheArkChat fedigroup bot — or lurk if you’d like.

Please boost this post, replies and the watch threads to increase visibility and federation.

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Weird Tales vol 18 number 03 (October 1931) - featured story: TAM SON OF THE TIGER by Otis Adelbert Kline.

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Art by C.C. Senf

Born this day: 10/03/1931 (d. 11/29/2022) Radell Faraday Nelson was an American SF author notable for his 1963 short story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning", later used by John Carpenter's 1988 film They Live. "Turn Off the Sky" published in Fantasy & Science Fiction Aug 1963

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Nelson_(author)

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Art by Ed Emshwiller

Wtem! Nowa notka na blogu, tym razem o "Fikcji klimatycznej w Polsce" - darmowej antologii climate fiction stworzonej przez Stowarzyszenie Klub Miłośników Fantastyki "Biały Kruk", m.in. z opowiadaniem znanego z Fedi @KolekNiewiary.

https://wordsmith.social/ekofikcje/gorac-i-plucha-fikcja-klimatyczna-w-polsce-red

#fantastyka #PolskaFantastyka #ClimateFiction #CliFi #ScienceFiction #SciFi #książki #klimat #ekofikcje @ksiazki

"And if you're not a good little boy, you'll go to Earth when you die!"

Cartoon by Jack Pierce in Fantastic Story Magazine, ed. Samuel Mines (May 1953)
#scifi #sciencefiction

Ed Emshwiller's interior art for Jerry Shelton's "Battle of the Brains" (1946) in Fantastic Story Magazine, ed. Samuel Mines (May 1953)
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10.Le soufre d’Io

https://panodyssey.com/en/article/adventure/10-le-soufre-d-io-9ur5qrhuhqru

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An #AlternateHistory #Shortstory set in the 1930s that strides the line between #fantasy and #ScienceFiction; about monsters in the world, but it somehow ends on a hopeful note. I liked it very much. Enjoy! #WritersofMastodon #AmReading #AmReadingFiction #AuthorsOfMastodon #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity

https://kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2026/monsters-in-the-world-by-jenny-rae-rappaport/

A science fiction cartoon from the era of the Marshall Plan.

From Fantastic Story Magazine, ed. Samuel Mines (May 1953)

"--from what I can make of it, their country wants a loan."
#scifi #sciencefiction

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Check out my novella, Frankenstein; The Post Modern Autism Mom and name your own price. Or DL for free!

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Metro Redux's Next-Gen Update arrives this month as franchise passes 50 million sales

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.eurogamer.net/metro-redux-next-gen-update-50-million-sales-metro-2039

Chapter 23 of The Book of Newts: Witchhome is available to read on #RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/102509/the-book-of-newts

Iris and Marta's beastly personality face the rebel soldiers together, and they battle with brutal efficiency, a circumstance that draws the worse memories out of Iris, triggering a bout of PTSD...

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There once was a wily weather wiccan
Who saw Mother Earth get sick stricken
Her power she wields
Her Gaia she heals
By giving bad factories a good lickin’

“Our Better Nature,” on Amazon, B&N, and at Boulder Book Store.

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Better-Nature-James-Porter/dp/B0GJ6QD4QN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/our-better-nature-james-porter/1150247825

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Movies of the day (4/8)
🎬 Gravity(2013)
🎬 Left Behind(2014)
🎬 Sniper: Ultimate Kill(2017)
🎬 Commando(1985)

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Movies of the day (4/8)
🎬 Gravity(2013)
🎬 Left Behind(2014)
🎬 Sniper: Ultimate Kill(2017)
🎬 Commando(1985)

© TMDB

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Est-ce que je vous ai déjà parlé de ma série de polars d'anticipation qui met en scène la capitaine Myala Muller ? Mais si, cette femme qui accepte un aménagement de peine sous la forme d'un service civique particulier : intégrer une unité de police surveillée par une intelligence artificielle. Déjà trois volumes à découvrir ! En numérique ou en papier chez votre dealer de livre préféré ! #editionsdu38 #roman #sciencefiction #scifi #cyberpunk #thriller #livre #bookstagram

We Just Created The AI Torture Nexus. Here's The Code. - JREG

https://piefed.social/c/fuck_ai@lemmy.world/p/2448035/we-just-created-the-ai-torture-nexus-here-s-the-code-jreg