2066 was the hottest average year in recorded history. It beat the previous holder, 2065, by three degrees. 2065 beat the previous holder, 2064, by two degrees. The extreme heat had many effects on the world and the global population, but none so destructive as the rapid melting of the polar ice caps. In 2066, the ice caps gave way and a global flood swept the Earth. Over the course of 15 days, 90...

Kenneth Halloran's alarm went off at 6:15 a.m. just like it did every Monday-Friday. Arms stretched out, he yawned and turned off the 80s pop song that he had set as his alarm. He shuffled over to his en suite bathroom, did his business, took a warm shower, and brushed his teeth. Returning to his bedroom, he put on a comfortable gray suit and black tie. He then proceeded downstairs to his 14-year ...

I awake suddenly from cryosleep. I'm still groggy, but the blaring alarms and flashing amber lights help expedite my awakening. Green lights on the ship floor indicate the emergency path I need to take to the nearest escape pod. I hear distant explosions, and what sounds like parts of the ship breaking apart. I pick up the pace and get to the escape pod. The fire suppression system in this sector ...

"Swallow your spit. You can't risk choking at this point", I say to myself as I clear my throat. I think back to the rules my mentor taught me. Clear my mind, breathe in and then exhale slowly, make sure to blink, open my senses to the world around me. Think of all scenarios this could play out, and deal with them accordingly.

"Hidden. You must remain hidden at all times. If you are spotted, you ...

If watching cartoons has taught me anything, it's that humans are the real monsters. I grew up watching lots of Scooby-Doo. And I do mean a lot. It was my favorite show as a child. I loved seeing the ol' gang work through the mystery, meeting wacky characters, and having all sorts of hijinks. I remember thinking as a kid, "It's boring that the monsters/villains are always just some creepy or greed...

Jeff Holloway found himself doing what he did most evenings after work; playing video games. Jeff loved gaming ever since he was a young kid at the arcade; wasting away quarter after quarter. He spent hours playing everything from Super Mario Bros., to Call of Duty, to Age of Empires. Jeff could find joy in almost every game he played. On this particular evening, Jeff was playing Fallout 4, an RPG...

"That should be fine for a little while" I sigh as I close my laptop. I look out the window of the cozy cafe I find myself in. The soft music, the aroma of fresh bread and coffee, and comforting decor always makes working in the evenings a bit more enjoyable. As I peer outside, I take in the world I see before me. The traffic is slow and quiet, and it feels like the entire planet is relaxing. The ...