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Steve's SciFi Shorts Vol 1




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Synopsis:

This first collection of Steve's Short Stories brings a mixture of the darker side of Science and what man is probably capable of achieving, whilst also bringing some humour. These short stories have allowed Steve the luxury to make a study of a particular topic that has reared its head in the world of science or technology and is currently being discussed. Steve through use of his imagination and word processor, has explored where such developments could take human kind. There is even a story that could be a ghost story, or is it about a ghost? To round things off Steve even glimses into the domain of romance. Something for everyone? Maybe, we'll leave it for you to decide. In addition to the stories, Steve also brings you, courtesy of the talented artists concerned, some great music tracks that act as the theme music for each story. Each track has been carefully chosen to match the subject matter and tone of the story concerned.


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12. Re-Birth ( 68 Mins )

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:07:43 +0000

We join some colonists, as they are about to land on a moon, with the intention of making it their new home.  Not content with living on the moon as it is, they hope to transform it into a new earth.  We follow the colonists adventure as they set about their task.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - suggested minimum age 8.

The title track is   "Ready Set Boom" by Sonic Radiation - the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

Written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production (c)2011 Steve Simons

 

11. What About Max ( 46 Mins )

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:55:23 +0000

A young man has set his heart on a lot of things, but being a pilot is top of the list.  His first job in space is somewhat of a disappointment, made

even worse when he sees another craft pass by.  You'll have to listen to find out just what happens.

Rated U - Universal - Suitable for all.

The title track is "More Space" by: Planet 71, the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to

others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2010 Steve Simons

 

10. To See or Not to See ( 11 Mins )

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:39:50 +0000

This is kind of a ghost story, but is it really a ghost that is experienced or is it something else?  Dare I say that this story is based on personal experience, or will you lot have me carted off and locked up?  I hasten to add that significant elements of it are made up.  That's a writers job after all.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - Suggested minimum age 9,

Music: "Spooky Piano" By: Jeff Rosiana

Feedback So Far:

    * "This story very much reminds me of an experience that I had when I lived in France on an old farm, when I regularly saw an ederly lady seated outside an adjoining building.  She never acknowledged me or responded to my greetings.  I had a strange feeling when I saw her, yet never felt threatened by her.  The buiulding concerned had been vacant for  many years apparently and according to locals was the house of the grandmother.  Thanks for a super story."

written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2009 Steve Simons

 

9. Ulayia ( 28 Mins )

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:26:58 +0000

The story of a temporary member of crew of a space freighter.  The trip starts off as a routine, take cargo out and bring another cargo back trip. 

ULAYIA is just along for the experience of a routine trip, but this is anthing but routine.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - Suggested minimum age 8, contains romanitc content but child safe.

The title track is "The Lovers" by Iconcrash - the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to

others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

Written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production (c)2011 Steve Simons

 

8. Something isn't Right here ( 24 Mins )

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:17:24 +0000

The story of a Professor who starts behaving mysteriously and suddenly changes the direction of his research, has he had a eureaka moment or is it something else?  His asistant is mystified as to why the change.  We follow as the assistant tries to find out what is going on.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - suggested minimum age 8.

The title track is "The Pain Game" by Peter Greenstone - the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

Written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production (c)2011 Steve Simons

 

7. This Little Piggy ( 30 Mins )

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:18:26 +0000

A family go on holiday, well its a kind of holiday, they are atually house and cat sitting.  Things don't start well, the key isn't where it is supposed to be and one of the cats that they are supposed to be looking after disappears.  That isn't all, but hey if I tell you any more it will ruin the story.  You'll just have to listen for yourselves.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - Suggested minimum age 10

Now you know its going to be a good one eh?

Feedback on a bacon sandwich to  steve@SciFiStories.co.uk  Or  Twitter / facebook

Music: "Fearful" by  Hungry Lucy  for more information see www.HungryLucy.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.


written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2010 Steve Simons

 

6. Life, at what cost ( 30 Mins )

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:51:49 +0000

When it comes to medical treatments to keep people alive, we are continually striving to find new ways to do this. Just how much effort do we pour into considering the quality of the life that we save.  In this story I bring you one such case and the consequences of the treatment.

Rated: PG - Parental Guidance -This story contains some mild swear words like bl@@dy and sh1t.  So if you don't like these skip thus one.

The title track is "This Life" by: Adastra, the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

This story does not represent the views of the author, but is an exercise in exploring this viewpoint.

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2010 Steve Simons

 

5. Testing, Testing 1,2,0 (12 Mins )

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:40:45 +0000

This story is set sometime in the future, when there is a space station orbiting the moon.  The story opens with two of the scientist's aboard, having a discussion a discusion about what?  This is a plain and simple short story, only 10 minutes long, for Steve that is short.

Rated U - Universal - Suitable for all.

The title track is "Dirt Track" by Irokez and the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

Written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production (c)2011 Steve Simons

 

4. Be Careful What You Wish for ( 30 Mins )

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:32:28 +0000

A small shuttle craft decends to a planet, taking with it a team of three.  They have been sent here to find out if there are any survivors from the civilisation who built the marvelous structures on this planet, that seems to be deserted.  If they cannot find survivors, they have to try to find out what happened to the people of this planet.
 
Rated PG - Parental Guidance - Suggested minimum age 8,

The title track is "All The Memorys Erases All The Pain" by: Wind Is Mind Blowing, the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2010 Steve Simons

 

3. Angel Without A Name ( 35 Mins )

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:08:56 +0000

This is one of those stories that emerged from a random conversation with a shop keeper, a phrase came out in the conversation to the effect of "Boy Without A Name" and that got my mind working on this story.  It is one of those stories where everything isn't quite as it first seems.  I'll say no more otherwise I'll give too much away. Enjoy and don't forget to give me some feedback.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - Suggested minimum age 8

Music: "You Talk of Angels" by LunarTheory  available from MusicAlley.com

written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2010 Steve Simons

 

2. Better To Travel in Hope (19 Mins )

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:55:59 +0000

When someone comes out with one of those well known sayings, do you just take them for granted?  Or does it make you wonder what lies behind them?  This was one of those times when my mind raced  and came up with this short story.  I gotta admit however, that it is one of those sayings that I never really understood, prehaps that's a good thing or I may have never come up with this story.

Rated PG - Parental Guidance - Suggested minimum age 8,

Your thoughts on a virtual postcard please to steve@SciFiStories.co.uk in the meantime enjoy....

Music "Hope" by Robert Lawlor available from MusicAlley.com

written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production  (c)2010 Steve Simons

 

1. The R4C Rescue ( 30 Mins )

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:52:00 +0000

This story re-visits book 1 in the Regenis 4 Chronicles series and concentrates on the rescue of Edward Glaceons, in book 1, the rescue is credited to Richard Glaceons, Edward's brother.  In this story, however, we find the real truth, he had the outside help of two visitors.  You'll have to listen to the story to find out who they were and how they managed it. Now fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the story.

Rated U - Universal - Suitable for all.

The title track is "Searching" by Klavar and the full track can be downloaded  from musicalley.com

Please respect all the hard work that goes into making these audio stories, don't alter them and don't sell it, but you CAN copy it and GIVE it to others as long as you don't alter the file and tell them where it came from.

Written by Steve Simons and is a SciFiStories.co.uk Production (c)2010 Steve Simons