Category Archives: Fiction

Inside You

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay from an unnamed entity, as provided by Iulian Ionescu Art by Luke Spooner I’m a monster, let’s get that right off the bat. I’ve been a monster since the day I was spawned, but I really hate that word, … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Residents of Earth City: The Curious Case of the Cacti

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by Dr. Alan Dimplebottom, as provided by Jennifer Mitchell Art by Leigh Legler My dear residents of Earth City, I feel obligated to write this letter in Earth City Daily News to clear up last month’s cactus situation. None … Continue reading →

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We Shall Make Monsters

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An extract from the papers of Professor D. E. Balcass, as provided by Mark Patrick Lynch Art by Leigh Legler First Published in Nature Medical Experimentation, 2237, as part of the “Clones In Exploitation” season, later broadcast on the BBC … Continue reading →

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Its Terrible White Horn

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Vadim Orlov, as provided by Ian Rose Art by Justine McGreevy I did it. It was me. We have all paid the price for my hubris and that of the fools who joined me. This is … Continue reading →

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Milky Way Zoo

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

A brochure from the Milky Way Zoo: Earth Exhibition, as provided by Dusty Wallace Art by Leigh Legler Station 1. Tasmanian Tiger* This odd-looking mammal was the only carnivorous species of marsupial. It’s not a tiger or even a feline, … Continue reading →

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Carnivorous Fog: Avoidance, Survival, and Eradication Strategies

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Balini Enoras, as transcribed by K. A. Blaha Art by Dawn Vogel Introduction Since our arrival on this world several years ago, we have adapted to a variety of new and unexpected circumstances. By far the greatest challenge … Continue reading →

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Response to the Board’s Decision to Terminate Project Cornucopia

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Professor August Flemming, as provided by David Neilsen Art by Leigh Legler Respected Board Members, It is with great urgency that I reach out one final time in an attempt to dissuade the Board from its calamitous … Continue reading →

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Automagical

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Raymond C. Stewart, as provided by Damien Krsteski Art by Dawn Vogel Let me tell you a story about language. In 2021, with the conclusion of the Human Brain Project, several months before fully publicizing the research finds, chunks … Continue reading →

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Sims

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Abigail Perkins PhD, as provided by Kelda Crich Art by Leigh Legler In the light of the twinkling, tawdry Christmas lights, I’m typing just as fast as I can. Deleting as much as I’m able, but they’ve created walls … Continue reading →

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The Cure

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by James Mosley, as provided by James M. Hines Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye “Halleluiah!” the charlatan shouted as he smacked me on the forehead, knocking me to the floor. The crowd erupted in applause when my backside hit … Continue reading →

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