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'Ground Density' (fiction)

Some of this material may not be suitable for younger readers. © 2022, 2025 Theron Jackson. All rights reserved.  DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. The characters and incidents portrayed and names used herein are fictitious and any similarity to the name, character or history of any person, location, building, event or product is entirely coincidental and unintentional. ------ Dr. Black pondered, "We need something that will act as a catalyst. Something dense and hard enough not to shatter — some kind of crystal, but electrically neutral." Thinking a bit Dr. Brown replied, "Granite?" Professor Green looking encouraged, replied, "We're in a city made of the stuff."  Dr. Black interjected, "No, that's far too much; we can't generate that kind of energy. —Besides I don't fancy explaining why, if we knocked out the power to half the city." Professor Green chuckling remarked, "We can't produce that kind of power." D...

'No Nukes' (fiction)

Some of this material may not be suitable for younger readers. © 2022, 2025 Theron Jackson. All rights reserved.  DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. The characters and incidents portrayed and names used herein are fictitious and any similarity to the name, character or history of any person, location, building, event or product is entirely coincidental and unintentional. ------ The president sat pondering the situation. He had exhausted all diplomatic options and was finally fed up with the other countries blatant disregard for life and human rights. The out of control regime had began indiscriminately using nerve agents, not only on their own people (many of which were fleeing the country), but the surrounding counties in the region, threatening U.S. interests. After several days of great consternation and much debate amongst his advisors and cabinet people he decided to use the nuclear option.  Upon calling the Marine with the football over to his desk, he informed the ...

'James Gets Lucky?' (fiction)

(Pokémon fan fiction influenced by and based on characters from the animated television series, 'Pokémon' which is copyright by The Pokémon Company International.) (unless you are familiar with the series, you may not get it 😉) --- As Jessie and James sat spying on our threesome. Jessie grumbled, in her usually vivacious tone, "I'm Bored!" James glanced at her, knowing there was nothing safe to say, but then quipped, "We could have something to eat." Jessie glared at him, then responded, "Okay." Digging though their pack, retrieving this and that and something else. Jessie again glaring, "Is that all we have? Why don't you ever bring anything good?!" James smugly shrugged his shoulders. Jessie growled at him, "Is that all you have to say?!" Digging farther in the pack she found a banana. Gleefully, she peeled the long cool fruit and hungrily began to devour it. A content James smiled at the seemingly pacified Jessie. On...

'Island of the Living Dead' (fiction)

(Gilligan's Island fan fiction influenced by and based on characters from the television series, 'Gilligan's Island' which is copyright by United Artists Television.) --- Early one morning while Thurston was walking along the beach he noticed a 55-gallon drum that had washed ashore. Examining the dark green container, rolling it over to read the stenciled lettering on its side, he felt a sticky, viscous liquid on his hand. Looking at the green goop that was leaking from the canister, now dripping from his hand, in disgust he wiped the thick slime onto the sand and nearby bushes. Reading the lettering, indicating only that it was the property of the U.S. Army, with a serial number. Grumbling to himself, as he rinsed the goo from his hand in the warm ocean water, he murmured, "Tax dollars at work; indeed." Knowing none of the other castaways would be awake yet, seeing it as no urgency to inform them of the discovery, he continued his morning stroll. Walking on, ...

'Buffy vs. Leprechaun'

(Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan fiction influenced by and based on characters from the television series, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' which is copyright by Twentieth Century Fox Films Corp.; and the 'Leprechaun' films which are copyright by Trimark Pictures Inc..) [this occurs after the episode where Giles suggested that leprechauns do not exit] --- As Buffy strolled through the cemetery on her routine patrol, she spotted something shiny in the grass ahead of her. Reaching its location, she bent down and picked it up. Glancing at what was obviously a very old coin, she scanned the surroundings. Seeing no one, she shrugged and placed the coin in her pocket and continued her nightly duty. The next day, she showed Giles her discovery. Looking at it he replied, "Well, it's obviously quite old." Buffy rolling her eyes, remarked, "I figured that out. So, what is it?" Hesitating he started to reply, that it was a coin, then stopped mid sentence and admitte...

'Bad Barbara'

(Batman fan fiction influenced by and based on characters from the various 'Batman' television series, which are copyright by DC Comics.) --- Smashing the window of the upscale clothing store, with the trap set, Joker lay in wait for Batman and Robin to arrive. Unexpectedly, they hear the high pitched whine of a motorcycle quickly nearing their location. Suddenly the lights appeared as the speeding cycle rounded the corner, approaching the store front. Grumbling, Joker snarled, "Drat! --- It's that stupid girl!" Batgirl stepped from her bike and scanned the front of the store. Nearing, cautiously she stepped though the frame of the large broken window. Snarling quietly to himself, seeing Batgirl nearing the location of his well laid trap, knowing if he waited too long his devious plan would be totally useless, grudgingly he opened the valve on the pressure tank setting on the floor in front of him. Instantaneously a thick cloud of pale blue gas, streaming from the...