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Bascomb James
Author | Scientist | Science Fiction Fan

Five Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Prompts (set 2)

6/29/2015

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An alien culture drops 50 softball-sized electrical generators on the grounds of every presidential compound in the world.  They also provide plans for making more generators.  What would happen?  Would it save the world or end it? 

What if you could buy a memory or a skill?  What if the implantation process had risks?  The engrams map to certain areas of the brain.  The recipient’s brain is over-written in these areas and the recipient may lose some of their own memories/skills.  Who would take the risks and why?

You find a magic marker that allows you to draw a door to any place on earth.  Once drawn, the door is permanent and can be used by anyone. 

An unusual murder on a world where nearly everyone is a telepath. The investigation is lead by an eccentric detective who has no telepathic ability.

A world where oceanic farmers and ranchers provide food and raw materials for an overpopulated planet.


2 Comments
Keven R. Pittsinger
7/1/2015 06:50:52 pm

Funny you should mention the 2nd one. One of my short stories in 2nd draft at the moment is about a biological cure for writer's block. And the side effects. :D

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David Jaques-Watson link
12/6/2015 09:10:06 pm

Hi Keven! I've been trying to get in contact with you; can you email me via my website?

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