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Short Fiction

Cogs, A Science Fiction Short Story by Marzio Ombra

September 16, 2019

The year is 2041. Cybernetic implants enable the linking of man and machine like never before. These enhanced soldiers are called ‘Cogs,’ as in the term ‘cogs in the machine.’ Adrejan “Wr8th” Romero is cybernetically enmeshed with a hovertank he calls “Kate.” When he is plugged in, Kate becomes an extension of his mind and body. In the hellish chaos of war, Romero will discover his true calling. If he can survive combat with his greatest enemy.

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A Dream of Florence: A Near Future Travel Story by Marzio Ombra

August 22, 2018

It is often written that technology isolates us. Too many opinion pieces blame our screens for the loss of human interaction. Virtual reality is painted as a false experience, ultimately empty of emotional connection. A Dream of Florence, by Marzio Ombra, is the story of how virtual and augmented reality creates intimacy and transforms the endangered dream of an elderly couple into a reality.

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Song of Isonei, An Illumidar Short Story by Narcisse Navarre

August 22, 2018

Poet laureate Irilio has just discovered his father’s plans to wed him to the dullest woman in Laremlis. He vents his outrage during a stroll through The Thicket and ironically finds himself at the well of Zezen, goddess of sacred unions. In a fit, he defiles the tranquil waters, drawing the attention of a heartbroken veteran who shares his supernatural story of love and loss. The tragic tale inspires an epic ballad and possibly a curse.

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Maison de Anges

December 31, 2015

Marzio and I thought it would be fun to feature artwork we love alongside flash/short fiction. Maison de Anges was inspired by the erotic art of Umberto Brunelleschi. The following short fiction contains some adult material. [aesop_image imgwidth=”400px” img=”http://inksorcery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/5.jpg” credit=”Art by Umberto Brunelleschi” alt=”Umberto Brunelleschi” align=”left” lightbox=”off”] Maison de Anges Liviana’s Dressing Room (I)…

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