First published on 365 Tomorrows in July. A little more speculation.
Posts Tagged ‘Sci-Fi’
Oversight
In Speculative on 23 October 2011 at 1:19 pmSomething In The Water
In Speculative on 9 May 2011 at 8:07 pmFirst published on 365 Tomorrows in February. A little more speculation.
Opportunity
In Speculative on 8 May 2011 at 12:07 pmFirst published on 365 Tomorrows in 2010. A little speculation.
The Blind Androids
In B-Movie on 19 October 2010 at 9:29 amContinuing adventures in the gutter of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Episode 16
Century of Sensuality
In B-Movie on 11 October 2010 at 1:14 pmContinuing adventures in the gutter of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Episode 15
The Heart Snatchers
In B-Movie on 2 July 2010 at 12:38 pmB-Movie #11
Hollywood, 1953:
“Sir I’ve got this script here I think you’ll love. It’s called: [Sergei glances nervously up at the badly repaired ceiling] The Heart Snatchers.”
“O.K. Medical theme. I picture a grimy hospital. Sounds promising. You’re on fire today, Matrossov.” Mel sniffs deeply.
It’s good to be back. “Sir it’s as grimy as it gets. Set in Chicago, about ten years ago.” Mel is nodding enthusiastically, and humming faintly. “About a twisted surgeon conducting evil organ experiments for a shady devil-worshipping corporation. A young heroine named –”
Mel is sweating, and nodding, and humming. He comes around the desk and slaps Sergei on the back encouragingly, guiding him gently but firmly out of the office. He sniffs and mumbles, and wipes his nose with a handkerchief. Sniffs again. “Fantastic. Fantastic stuff, kid. Not for us, but keep them coming. You’re a genius. Good to see you. Always good. Come back soon, make sure we get first refusal.” He sniffs again.
On the way back to Fairfax, Sergei reflects on the comfort to be gained from the routine of inevitability. Already his next idea is forming.
