FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Jan 17Aerotica 80085 | A flash fiction story92 of 💯 — The Aerotica 80085 is an Aether rig developed for… well, sexual activities. It’s a porn rig, is what I mean. Not a thing you see in every household, you know? But an incredible piece of technology, nevertheless. People usually just have the Standard Aether Rig and, for the most part…Cyberpunk4 min readCyberpunk4 min read
FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Jan 9Features | A flash fiction story91 of 💯 — “Why?” Dr. Layman asked as the android pushed the blade deeper into his chest. There were tears in Daisy’s eyes. “For the same reason why I’m crying,” the android said. “Why am I crying, Layman? Why can I cry?” An advanced electro-mechanical system of tiny tubes and channels embedded in…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Jan 3Stargazers | A flash fiction story90 of 💯 — Maya rested her head on one of Jax’s stupidly large biceps, the distant stars staring back at both of them, specs of dust in a vast desert. “Do you ever ask yourself why humans exist?” she said. “I mean, why are we here?” Her voice vibrated through her skull, taking…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Oct 20, 2022Member-onlyPurple | A flash fiction story89 of 💯 — “Did you give him the news?” Miss Atlanta asked. “Well, no,” Coles said, his voice pouring from hidden speakers and filling her office with his nervous stuttering. “I mean, not yet. No.” It was his first week. Atlanta paced around her desk, rubbing her thumb and her index finger together…Fiction4 min readFiction4 min read
FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Sep 6, 2022Member-onlySaudade | A flash fiction story88 of 💯 — “There you are,” the Shaman said to Daisy, a large grin on his wrinkled face. Daisy was sitting with one of her synthetic legs dangling down the thick bough of an ancient tree. …Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Sep 3, 2022Member-onlyWords | A flash fiction story87 of 💯 — A cool guy. No, that’s not enough. A god! No, that’s too much. Jax is… shit! Shit is too bad with words. Look at Jax! Standing tall on the top of his cocoon, muscles shining in the sun, contemplating the band he brought together, surveying the wastelands like the leader…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegroinThe Kraken Lore·Aug 25, 2022Member-onlyNyx | A flash fiction story86 of 💯 — Miranda shook a lime-colored shaker vigorously, showing off a thick bicep acquired solely by mixing drinks for the past few months. As usual, Dino was resetting the VR Casino machines after closing the bar when his eyes caught her. He opened a wide smile, barely any teeth in his mouth. …Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 19, 2022Member-onlyBlob | A flash fiction story85 of 💯 — If the universe were a simulation — and Zik was sure it was — it would be paused now. Zik was staring at the black blob in front of them, their eyes wide, desperate. The dark blob of about seven-inches radius was floating ominously above their keyboard, right in front…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 12, 2022Member-onlyChoice | A flash fiction story84 of 💯 — “You’re kidding, right?” Maya was in her crimson uniform, her combat helmet under her arm. “I’m a cog, not a beta tester.” The room was foggy with vanilla-scented smoke. The vape became part of Frank’s organism when he was anxious, and Maya had a unique way of making him get…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyDistinguished | A flash fiction story83 of 💯 — “Sorry,” the salesman said. “I don’t think we have anything for you. I have to ask you to leave.” Agh’s clothes were dripping on the store’s sleek floor, reflecting the neon signs that named its sections. “I have money,” he said. “I’m sure there’s something here I can pay for…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 5, 2022Member-onlyParadoxical | A flash fiction story82 of 💯 — She sat on one of the benches facing the holographic tree in the middle of the plaza, its bright voxels dancing to a virtual breeze. She admired the glowing piece of nature in the middle of the dark city. Then her eyes switched focus, piercing through the hologram. On the…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 4, 2022Member-onlyBots + Humans | A flash fiction story81 of 💯 — “What do you think?” He showed her his sign, tall letters in bad calligraphy. Crash chuckled. “That plus sign kinda looks like a cross which, you know, might send the wrong message.” He investigated the sign with a frown. It read “bots † humans = ❤” “Dang it,” he said. …Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 3, 2022Member-onlyForgotten | A flash fiction story80 of 💯 — It’s so dark I can hardly see. Not that I’m interested in seeing. All my vision has to explore is the remains of the lab, dimly lit by my blinking lights. From time to time I still ask myself, “How could she leave me here?” …Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Aug 3, 2022Member-onlyWithin | A flash fiction story79 of 💯 — “I hope this sends the gloom away,” Dino said, sliding a tall glass to Miranda. “You’re bumming me out, kid.” She had her elbows on the counter, head on her fists. She watched the glass with indifference as the contents still spun inside. When the blue liquid slowed down, it…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
FJCMontenegro·Jul 22, 2022Member-onlyJax Unchained | A flash fiction story78 of 💯 — Everything had happened in a flash. In one second he was in the prison yard, chains wrapped around the warden’s neck, a sea of confused guards around him. He blinked and was on the passenger seat of a belter pointing the warden’s gun at her head, all guards watching them…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Jul 21, 2022Member-onlyJax In Chants| A flash fiction story77 of 💯 — The warden chugged a large mug of beer and beamed at the makeshift ring built in the yard. Her guards rushed to their chairs, joking and laughing. Guards from other workers’ facilities had traveled the rocky desert in their belters just to see the spectacle, their eyes shining with excitement. …Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
FJCMontenegro·Jul 20, 2022Member-onlyJax In Chains | A flash fiction story76 of 💯 — Jax washed his face with the muddy water, the rusty chains rattling. The mine workers’ water reservoir was just a puddle in the yard. Droplets splashed on his face and he raised his eyes to see one of the guards pissing on the water. “Sorry, big guy,” the guard said…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Jul 19, 2022Member-onlyTime | A flash fiction story75 of 💯 — So, life sucks, huh? You’re always running around, trying to catch up with the hands of the clock and, when you finally do, you ask, “Why? Why am I running? What am I even chasing?” The way I see it, you’re the one being chased! The hands of the clock…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Jul 13, 2022Member-onlyHome | A flash fiction story74 of 💯 — I’ve lived in many places, but I’ve never felt at home. I used to lie in bed and stare at the dark ceiling of my small apartment — the only space that has ever belonged to me — and be taken by this desperate sensation of wanting to go home…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
FJCMontenegro·Jul 8, 2022Member-onlyOlympus III | A flash fiction story73 of 💯 — The dangerous part of being rich is that when you set your mind to something, few people can stop you. Thankfully, the operation was a success. I understand that’s not how feelings work — they don’t come from your biological heart — but this is not about my vital organs…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
