Welcome to the emergency reality shelter – we’ve got scifi short stories to shield you from the bad vibes and idiotic current events you’re suffering from. Stop in, catch your breath. Let me show you around. I started building the Emergency Reality Shelter seven years ago – a place to rest and refresh as the world outside burned with rage and despair. Shelters promote good mental health and psychosocial well-being – please feel welcomed to stay here as long as it makes you feel good to do so.
Scifi Short Stories – Audio
First up in the Emergency Reality Shelter – audio scifi short stories. They’re free on Youtube but you can buy them on your favorite platform:
Scifi Short Stories – Ebooks
Now let’s talk about the ebook version of the scifi short stories in the Emergency Reality Shelter …
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Culture Shock – Ta’la and Dave are humans exploring the Besh au’Rum Freeport Zone for the first time. How will they react when they quickly realize that aliens don’t pay much attention to humans? Dave’s disappointment leads to some surprisingly emotional reactions. Things get even more complicated when Ta’la buys a fake Earth artifact. Dave must pull it together and use his knowledge of alien cultures to achieve acceptance and growth in a universe dominated by aliens. | |
Mons City Obituary – In the heart of Mons City, a place where the future seemed to loom large over the past, there lived a woman named Jenny. Though her life lacked the grandeur of fame or fortune, it was a life marked by unwavering pride and a fierce sense of independence. Her story, which went largely untold during her lifetime, is one of quiet heroism and the profound impact one person can have on another’s life. Her story serves as a reminder that heroes come in all forms, and sometimes they are found in the unlikeliest of places. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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World War Four – Red alarms blind the last human on Earth. “What’s happening? Is it really 2122?” Joe yells to TOX – his social AI, the constant companion throughout temporal transit. “Absolutely!” TOX responded, programmed to be cheerful no matter how bad the situation. “Beautiful day in the neighborhood. We’re looking at clear skies in the mid-70s with an allergy index of ‘mild.’ We’ve also got one hundred percent chance of ICBM strike in the next twenty minutes!” Today was the first day of the rest of Joe’s life. All he can do before the end is try to understand why. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Conspiraco – Imagine working in the Conspiracy Department, where your job is to create and propagate conspiracy theories to keep people from rebelling against a government that actually works quite well and makes all of its citizens happy. How do you balance the line between freedom and control, reality and fantasy? I usually don’t write dystopian fiction, but couldn’t resist penning a dark, comedic take on what you do when things are going too well. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Necktie Party Just as their small Southern town began to experience a re-birth on a new way of industry related to neurocybernetic technology, a terrorist attack destroys their city and someone is going to pay. Now, two old men must talk a mob of angry, frightened people out of murder at a broken down motel in post-collapse America. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Call of the Void “I picked up his trail at the edge of a crater. Over my shoulder, three moons dangled in the reddish-purple sky. Faint starlight outlined the junky little craft I use for rescue trips. My spacecraft has no frills, no creature comforts: just two seats and basic life support. With luck, that’s all I’ll need to save this kid’s life. The control surfaces on this spacesuit sucked. I could feel worn plastic and clunky attenuators when I put it on. The third-class air filtration smelled like farts and dirty sweat socks. If I had time, I’d trade with the locals to buy better gear, but I don’t. We’re on the clock. The kid’s been here for weeks. If I don’t get him out in the next few hours, he’s not coming back at all.” Ryan is a kid with a past. In order to find his future, he has to help someone else find theirs. What will he find out there on an uncharted moon: ruin, remorse, or … redemption? He better find out fast, because time is running out. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore Get this book for free by joining the Inkican crew! |
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The Conquered Three space explorers arrive on a new planet to find the hungry, desperate faces of a conquered civilization. These people are human, intelligent and aware of space travel. Why are they dressed in rags? Why isn’t anyone allowed to own a tool, or medicine? What happened to their cities and culture? The chilling answer comes from the six-meter alien with smoke-colored armor and polished fangs, and he does not come in peace. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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The Rocket In the last few hours before life on earth ends, a young dad has a chance meeting with his estranged father. Will this be a moment of reconciliation, or recrimination? How can you communicate with someone who refuses to listen? Mike Crane takes one last shot to save his father’s life before he boards THE ROCKET. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Foreverest “They think they have the money, but the money really has them.” Discover the chilling world of deceit and high-tech murder in ‘Foreverest’ by Jackson Allen, as recent lottery winner Brittany’s pursuit of wealth guidance takes a perilous turn, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.Brittany thinks she’s got it all figured out, unaware that her wealth counselor, Lincoln, is part of a nefarious scheme targeting lottery winners. The story leaves readers with a chilling sense of manipulation and uncertainty regarding Brittany’s future in her newfound wealth, delivering a gripping narrative of deception and a high-tech murder plot that keeps readers enthralled. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Paparazzi Therapist Ever heard Hollywood say “if one pop star falls, another takes its place?” Well in the future they can do it for real, and it means the next version of Justin Bieber and BTS better play nice. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
Planet Ugh The aliens have arrived, and Earth makes first contact. Do they think we’re ready to meet the rest of the universe? Our representative makes his case, but the conversation isn’t going well … Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Body Issues Bonus Wallpaper – Ava is your typical high-school Freshman. She’s got friends, family, and oh yes, access to the hottest body modification science on the planet. DNA strand engineering, nanoreceptor reflex boosters and cloned bone cells. How are you supposed to ‘just be yourself’ when a clinic can make you into a supermodel overnight? Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
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Deathclock Machine – “You can literally predict my death.” “That’s right.” “You must be a riot at parties.” “Not really,” he smiles. “As you can imagine, I have to have a lot of time on my hands to invent something this.” “Start again. How did you come upon this ability to predict people’s death?” “It’s all math,” he replied. Get a copy from your favorite bookstore |
While you’re here, let me introduce you to the Emergency Reality Shelter staff:
As rescue kitties, Mason (left) and Moxie (right) know the value of survivors helping survivors. They’re sweet but also a little spicy – they’ve both been through a lot – just like you.
The Emergency Reality Shelter and the scifi short stories run on YOU
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You fund all of it – along with my plans for the future.
I’m Incredibly Grateful
Your scifi short story purchases leave me indebted to you, my readers:
- No Patreons, Venmo, or GoFundMes
- No foundations
- No government grants
I’m grateful for the freedom your support gives me. Because of you, the scifi short stories of the Emergency Reality Shelter helps other readers like you. I’m grateful for your support, your kind words, and the positive reviews from readers like you. Knowing that they’re coming from real people who really care makes them that much more valuable. I’m grateful to do what I love, to write stories that bring you joy, is such a gift. Thank you.
Thanks again for reading. ~ J