Short SciFi Stories on the go

Councillor Vex Tartin of the Signus Collective adjusted his neck frills and straightened his ceremonial sash for the 14th time in as many minutes. Admiral Groc's people were known for their military traditions and tactical genius, which made his opening words all the more frightening. Honored colleagues, Groc growled, his voice like Groc's grinding in a machine. These creatures, Groc continued raising his clawed hand for emphasis, have fought more than 15,000 wars against themselves in their short history. But that's not even the worst of it, Groc pressed on his yellow eyes, narrowing.

Councillor Vex Tartin of the Signus Collective adjusted his neck frills and straightened his ceremonial sash for the 14th time in as many minutes. Admiral Groc's people were known for their military traditions and tactical genius, which made his opening words all the more frightening. Honored colleagues, Groc growled, his voice like Groc's grinding in a machine. These creatures, Groc continued raising his clawed hand for emphasis, have fought more than 15,000 wars against themselves in their short history. But that's not even the worst of it, Groc pressed on his yellow eyes, narrowing.

The mighty galactic senate, which represents 3,000 species across 17 spiral arms, was shaken to its core by a handful of primates from a wet rock on the unpopular edge of the Orion arm. Senator Lurin Parker of Earth walked into the senate chamber and spoke plainly for his people. The senate noted Earth's request, but citing galactic protocol 7329B said Earth had not yet met the technical or social maturity requirements for full participation. And Earth, as an observer state rather than a full member, is not fully bound by all senate laws. The United Earth government does not accept the Senate's right to dictate resource allocation in a system we colonized.

The mighty galactic senate, which represents 3,000 species across 17 spiral arms, was shaken to its core by a handful of primates from a wet rock on the unpopular edge of the Orion arm. Senator Lurin Parker of Earth walked into the senate chamber and spoke plainly for his people. The senate noted Earth's request, but citing galactic protocol 7329B said Earth had not yet met the technical or social maturity requirements for full participation. And Earth, as an observer state rather than a full member, is not fully bound by all senate laws. The United Earth government does not accept the Senate's right to dictate resource allocation in a system we colonized.

The mighty galactic senate, which represents 3,000 species across 17 spiral arms, was shaken to its core by a handful of primates from a wet rock on the unpopular edge of the Orion arm. Senator Lurin Parker of Earth walked into the senate chamber and spoke plainly for his people. The senate noted Earth's request, but citing galactic protocol 7329B said Earth had not yet met the technical or social maturity requirements for full participation. And Earth, as an observer state rather than a full member, is not fully bound by all senate laws. The United Earth government does not accept the Senate's right to dictate resource allocation in a system we colonized.

The mighty galactic senate, which represents 3,000 species across 17 spiral arms, was shaken to its core by a handful of primates from a wet rock on the unpopular edge of the Orion arm. Senator Lurin Parker of Earth walked into the senate chamber and spoke plainly for his people. The senate noted Earth's request, but citing galactic protocol 7329B said Earth had not yet met the technical or social maturity requirements for full participation. And Earth, as an observer state rather than a full member, is not fully bound by all senate laws. The United Earth government does not accept the Senate's right to dictate resource allocation in a system we colonized.

The mighty galactic senate, which represents 3,000 species across 17 spiral arms, was shaken to its core by a handful of primates from a wet rock on the unpopular edge of the Orion arm. Senator Lurin Parker of Earth walked into the senate chamber and spoke plainly for his people. The senate noted Earth's request, but citing galactic protocol 7329B said Earth had not yet met the technical or social maturity requirements for full participation. And Earth, as an observer state rather than a full member, is not fully bound by all senate laws. The United Earth government does not accept the Senate's right to dictate resource allocation in a system we colonized.

Zethar was assigned to review section 7 of the Galactic Maps, updating some outdated coordinates, but while scanning through the master files, something strange cut their eye. Puzzled, Zethar went to ask their supervisor Velmos, an elderly Koran who had worked in cartography for over 60 years. It was created, Sothrel said, to make sure certain mistakes are never repeated, to make sure no one ever threatens humanity again. Not one Kesh'tar remained, not on the home world, not in the colonies, not aboard a single ship. No one talked about the humans because the truth was too terrifying to say aloud, but Zethar couldn't stop there.

Zethar was assigned to review section 7 of the Galactic Maps, updating some outdated coordinates, but while scanning through the master files, something strange cut their eye. Puzzled, Zethar went to ask their supervisor Velmos, an elderly Koran who had worked in cartography for over 60 years. It was created, Sothrel said, to make sure certain mistakes are never repeated, to make sure no one ever threatens humanity again. Not one Kesh'tar remained, not on the home world, not in the colonies, not aboard a single ship. No one talked about the humans because the truth was too terrifying to say aloud, but Zethar couldn't stop there.

Zethar was assigned to review section 7 of the Galactic Maps, updating some outdated coordinates, but while scanning through the master files, something strange cut their eye. Puzzled, Zethar went to ask their supervisor Velmos, an elderly Koran who had worked in cartography for over 60 years. It was created, Sothrel said, to make sure certain mistakes are never repeated, to make sure no one ever threatens humanity again. Not one Kesh'tar remained, not on the home world, not in the colonies, not aboard a single ship. No one talked about the humans because the truth was too terrifying to say aloud, but Zethar couldn't stop there.