5 True Science Fiction Reports in this blog post: let’s begin with the first that follows below: real hoverboards, like Paranormal Privateers.
In case you don’t believe hoverboards are in Paranormal Privateers, here’s the chapter icon to prove it:
Here’s a video of one in action:
The Next True Science Fiction Reports
From hoverboards to small fusion plants!
Small mass conversion devices are also in Paranormal Privateers. Here’s an excerpt:
Talana turned her briefcase sideways. Legs descended
and the briefcase unfolded, revealing a cube and two glass
vials, one golden, one scummy green. Disturbingly, the
cube and vials were larger than the briefcase.
“Our first gift”—Talana picked up the cube, the size of
a breadbox—”is a universal power source. Simply pour in
water and out comes electricity. The unit produces
electricity in the voltage and frequency you wish, controlled
by these dials.”“Hey, Talana!” shouted Lashon Miller from the press
box. The camera panned to her.“Yes?”
“What’s the catch? This is like those infinite energy
scams you read on the internet.”“There’s no scam! The unit works by splitting water into
hydrogen and oxygen and fusing the hydrogen. Out comes
oxygen and helium, which you may capture and use.” She
gestured to two tubes exiting the box. “Let me show you.
My cell phone needs charging.” She plugged the charger
into an ordinary socket, and it began to charge.“How long does it work on water? How much water?
And how much power comes out?” Lashon asked.“A cup is good for a year of phone charging. But you’re
Read more in Paranormal Privateers
not limited to that. See this power transmitter on this
socket?” She plugged a black box into what appeared to be
a two-hundred-and-twenty-volt socket.
Next, some fun news
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Here’s one of the cosplay people at the QuadCon. Can you identify the character? Please tell me.
Here’s a bit of fun:
What happens when unkillable Zombie Turkeys meet the irresistible Undead Mother-in-law? Find out in the video above.
Another True Science Fiction Report
Imagine the societal effects of hypersonic air travel. How will the world change if we can get anywhere in an hour? That’s the import of the story below.
I’ll give a free ebook to anyone who posts a fiction story of any length on this topic to this blog or in an email to me.
5 True Science Fiction Reports – The Fourth
This story seemed unbelievable to me, but the technique is sound and may be commercially possible. What would we do with material that floats and is light as wood and strong as titanium? Once again, a free ebook or audiobook of your choice for some fiction on this sent to me.
The Last True Science Fiction Story – for now
Going to the outer limits of outer space, we encounter our next story.
How many of you remember this movie?
To be honest, I was a disappointed in the unscientific nature of the movie–based upon what I knew in 1979 when I was 23. It’s ludicrous now.