Tag Archives: Science Fiction

Fiction: Poor Girl

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Jackie Rivera, as provided by Traci Castleberry Art by Errow Collins From across the cobbled street, I watched the rag-clad girl who huddled on the leeward side of the Dolphin Inn. She held one trembling palm extended … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Time and Again

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by an unnamed assistant, as provided by Stephen D. Rogers Art by Errow Collins First of all, it wasn’t my fault. And even if it were my fault, it was an accident. I never meant to bend time … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Smudge

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by the daughter of Hershel Conway, as provided by Jane Abbott Art by Luke Spooner My father was called a crazy man. More than that–a mad scientist. Although I considered such terms to be insults, I admittedly never … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Patent THIS

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

From the self-published 49-page masterpiece Beer and Bioelectronics: Memoirs (Plural) of a Part-time Science Bro, by Dr. Toomani Katzenstuff. Excerpted by Zandra Renwick Art by Leigh Legler “Chaaaaarlie!” I bellowed, thundering up from the yard, brandishing the potato overhead like an … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Noise

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Unnamed Crystalline Sample #1, as provided by John A. McColley Art by Ariel Alian Wilson My first awareness in this plane was a buzz, a vibration that ran through my body. At first it was novel, different … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Professor Robot

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An Essay by Professor Clive as provided by Stuart Webb Art by Leigh Legler It has been six months since the end of the world, and I am very bored. Humans think of boredom as an emotion, and I am … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Marked

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Rhiann, as provided by M A Smith Art by Luke Spooner Life as a pick-pocket is much easier when you are in possession of six arms. I followed in the family business, so to speak, and relocated … Continue reading →

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Fiction: In Hindsight

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Decatur Scott, as provided by Shana Ross Art by Justine McGreevy July/August 2055   Q: What technology or scientific advancement was the biggest mistake in human history?   Carey Murphy, research and development, Kinetic Informatics Using quantum … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Prisoner

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Inmate Number 140129, as provided by Curtis C. Chen Art by Leigh Legler Here comes the sun. For a few seconds, as the blinding light thaws my body, it’s bearable. Almost comfortable. Then I’m on fire for the … Continue reading →

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The Strange Alchemy of World Building

Posted on June 5, 2019 by scarywhitegirl

A Guest Post by Jessie Kwak I’ll be the first to admit that I’m less than scientific when it comes to my science fiction. In fact, the reason that I create science fictional worlds isn’t usually because I want to … Continue reading →

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