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lightyearsandbeyond · 2 months

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Daimonion and the human (part 6)

The heat of Crucio industrial district, largely owed to the three metalworks plants, was conspicuously absent. Smelters and forges that should’ve been working non-stop lay as the dead. Union workers now elsewhere in the city, worker-drones all in a dormant state, and city animals capitalizing on the down time to emerge from their hidey holes. Three white and orange cats chased a throng of…

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dumb-ghost-child · 1 year

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Humans are weird: talents

Even after Clara returned to the crew, they decided to keep the other human- Rhett- around. They decided it would be good to have more than one human on the ship. It seemed to be beneficial too, as Rhett and Clara got along very well. A few weeks after her return, Indigo approached the two with a question. “Ah.. human-Clara and human-Rhett, I require assistance.”

Clara and Rhett both paused, looking up at xem. Clara spoke first, smiling warmly, “What’s up?”

Xe presented a broken piece of machinery to the two. Rhett happily took it, producing a few tools from his belt and tinkering with it for a couple minutes before returning it to Indigo, who seemed shocked. Clara also looked surprised, “Dude, how’d you do that?”

Rhett laughed softly, “Ah, it’s just some stuff about engineering my ma taught me.”

Indigo took the machine, xir quills changing to a light yellow with xir gratitude. “Thank you, human-Rhett!”

Clara admired the piece for a few seconds, “Jeez, you’re really talented with that.”

Indigo tilted xir head to the side, “Human-Clara, what is this ‘talent’ you mentioned?”

“Oh!” Rhett answered first, grinning, “Basically, a talent is somethin’ you’re real good at naturally. For example,” he looked at Clara, “she’s a whiz with languages- that girl barely wears her translator nowadays!”

Clara smiled at the compliment. “Rhett, you’re good at mechanical stuff. And Indigo, you’re super good at handling emotions.”

Xe seemed happy at the compliment from Clara. It was nice to hear that she thought xe was talented, even if it mostly came from innate abilities xir species shared.

(Yo!! Sorry that this is super short and probably poorly written, art block is a hoe. Feel free to comment any suggestions for stories you’ve got and I’ll see y’all later, happy pride month!)

#earth is space australia #humans are space orcs #humans are weird #psychology #sci fi #original character #original writing #sorry this is super short art block is a bitch #happy pride 🌈

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666frames · 5 months

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Dreamscape (1984)

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cloudtinn · 1 year

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"Almost none of us commit suicide, and almost all of us self-destruct. In some way, in some part of our lives."

Annihilation (2018), dir. Alex Garland.

#movies #annihilation #alex garland #sci fi #films #film stills #cinematography #cineshots #natalie portman #oscar isaac #gina rodriguez #horror #psychological horror #annihilation 2018 #cloud_tinn

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haveyouseenthisanime-poll · 6 months

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#haveyouseenthisanime poll #No.6 #No6 #Action #Drama #Psychological #Sci-Fi #2010s #12-14 ep #completed

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h0llymoon · 2 years

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Serial Experiments Lain (1998)

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jojossillywalk · 6 months

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idk if it just registers as psychological horror bc i'm clinical staff but like. avdol's backstory is a fucking nightmare for me, if i were the only person capable of seeing the source of an illness and my colleagues physically could not see it, and i ran the risk of making everything worse by telling people, watching physicians do their best and misdiagnose, i am incapable of doing anything to help, i have quote "seen this countless times" and also i later find out that the only way to cure the person is to kill the first manifestation of that power (provided they are still alive, hey remember how avdol knew to kill dio as soon as holly started bc he found that out somehow-), and like a ton of people who actually share my ability to see it Do Not Care and also Are Government Employed Mercenaries like

i like avpol because these are just two dudes who, if i were them you would just see my face on the fucking news, but they were like. doing their thing. and then they meet and every brain cell that has gotten them to this point gets shot into the vacuum of space.

#mohammed avdol #avpol #i dont harp on it much but like avdol's backstory is pure sci fi psychological horror to me like #respect to this guy! i would be living eating pizza in the sewers of NYC #they are pressure cooked men in their mid 20s.

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harperthejay · 2 months

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whereserpentswalk · 6 months

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God imagine having someone you love uploaded to a computer. It would be so tragic. They could still exist, have a life, have friends. It would basically be like they could just naturally input anything a normal desktop user could, and their field of vision would just be the monitor. They could go on social media, make art, write, talk to people, watch things, but they'd always be alone no matter who tried to come to them. They could live a life, possibly forever, but they'd have lost so much.

They wouldn't have a way to actually be near people. You could be right next to the computer they were stuck in, but to them they'd be as far away from you as they were anyone else.

And they could see pictures of the world. They could watch videos of people doing so many things they could never do. See photos of the people they love. See photos of people walking outside and going places. But they just never could be doing any of that. Even if they did something that had a tangible effect on the world, they could never even go there to see it.

And they couldn't even touch you. They could never feel the feeling of being hugged or kissed or cuddled, or even just to hold someone's hand. And you'd keep telling them how much you want to hug them, and how much you love them, but it's always just text on a screen and text isn't always enough.

#my thougts #my writing #writing #science fiction #science fiction writing #scifi #sci fi #robot girl #robot #robots #ai #artificial intelligence #psychological horror #196

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lilithvibeplace · 28 days

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sci fi horror save me

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save me sci fi horror

#tqvibe #sci fi horror is quickly becoming my fav genre of media #add in psychological horror and we’re doing so so so good #lilith bangers

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lightyearsandbeyond · 2 months

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Daimonion and the human (part 5)

A hue of orange-black splashed its dye across the horizon. Morning birds began to clock in for their shift, while crickets and a strangely loud cat checked out for the day. The anguished cries and anger screams of the damned who hung hundreds of feet off the ground, though just beyond her sight lines, had ended minutes…maybe it was hours ago. Who the fuck cared about the time though, instead…

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dumb-ghost-child · 1 year

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Humans are weird: Music

Ok so y’all seemed to like the one about intrusive thoughts, so I figured I’d do one about music too because it’s a super interesting topic to me!

The “Guide to Handling Humans” was ever-increasing, but one particular article seemed to confuse many. Spacefaring civilizations had dealt with adrenaline, extroverts, introverts, those who had a compulsive need to pat everything they saw and those who wrote stories of worlds that never existed (called “fantasy”). But one thing they never thought of was music.

Sure, other species had music. But none had focused so much of their civilization around it.

Clara was chatting with Indigo one day, and the topic of celebrations came up. The woman smiled, a gesture Indigo had learned meant that she was either about to do something utterly wild or share an entirely insane story, and started- “Oh! That reminds me, a few years ago I went to this one music festival, right? And there I saw the most amazing bands! I mean, I did lose my voice for a week after but it was totally worth it.”

Indigo was shocked; “Human-Clara what do you mean you ‘lost your voice’? How does one do that?”

“Well basically when someone yells- or does some other stuff- too much for too long, your voice can get messed up. Sometimes you can’t speak, sometimes it’s just super quiet, but it goes away after a bit,” she grinned as she spoke as if this horrifying experience was a positive one. “Have you got music on your home planet?”

Xe thought for a few moments before responding, “Well, yes… but it does not result in losing one’s ability to speak!”

Clara laughed, another positive expression that Indigo had learned about, “Eh, that’s just sometimes. And it just happened because I was singing along really loudly.”

The more Clara explained, the more confused Indigo was. Humans gathered together in crowds that could rival the sizes of some armies in order to celebrate the music of one individual? And sometimes they would be too loud that they would lose their speech? It was shocking to xem.

“Plus,” Clara continued, “some people use music to help them focus or deal with sensory overload. I know a few people on other ships that do it- if you ever go to the Sarina-XI crew, you’ll see a few other humans walking around listening to music, it helps them keep their focus.”

“So.. who creates this music?” Indigo was now more curious than ever, xir quills raising somewhat in curiosity.

“Oh, loads of people! It really depends on what genre it is. But some of the most popular are musicians like Taylor Swift.. her fans are a little scary,” Clara laughed again, “you diss her in front of them and they’ll actually tear you apart.” Indigo’s quills raised more, changing to a color of concern, so Clara clarified- “No, they won’t actually hurt you. They’re just really dedicated.”

To Indigo, this culture was.. odd. Humanity confused xem once again with their obsession with music. Treating ‘idols’ like practically gods, worshipping them and their songs.

The Qu’ral were a people who enjoyed music. The humans were a people who worshipped it.

#music #psychology #humans are space orcs #Humans are weird #earth is space australia #sci fi #Watch me make this a whole series #gradually kinda making a narrative with these posts lol

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tmarshconnors · 4 months

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"Truth is as terrible as death but harder to find."

Philip Kindred Dick, often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer. He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime.

Born: 16 December 1928, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 2 March 1982, Santa Ana, California, United States

Influential Works: Philip K. Dick's impact on science fiction is profound, with several of his works adapted into popular films. "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" served as the basis for the iconic film "Blade Runner," directed by Ridley Scott. The movie's success helped cement Dick's reputation in mainstream culture.

Personal Struggles: Dick faced numerous personal challenges throughout his life, including financial difficulties and mental health issues. His struggles with mental health and experiences with hallucinations and visions heavily influenced his writing, contributing to the surreal and introspective nature of many of his works.

Prolific Output: Despite his personal challenges, Dick maintained a remarkably prolific writing career. He wrote 44 novels and over 100 short stories during his lifetime. His ability to produce imaginative and thought-provoking content at such a high volume is a testament to his dedication to the craft of writing.

Philosophical Themes: Dick's works often explore philosophical and metaphysical themes, challenging the boundaries of reality and identity. Questions about what is real, the nature of consciousness, and the impact of technology on humanity are recurring motifs in his stories, reflecting his deep interest in these subjects.

Posthumous Recognition: While he faced financial struggles during his lifetime, Philip K. Dick gained increased recognition after his death. His influence on science fiction literature and the exploration of complex philosophical ideas have earned him a lasting legacy. The Philip K. Dick Award, established in 1982, is given annually to outstanding science fiction works in paperback original format, honoring his contributions to the genre.

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filmjunky-99 · 1 year

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t h e c e l l, 2000 🎬 dir. tarsem singh 'Stargher Dies'

#film #sci fi #psychological thriller #the cell #the cell 2000 #tarsem singh #jennifer lopez #vincent d'onofrio #tw blood

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haveyouseenthisanime-poll · 6 months

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There have been 4 successive movies between Season 2 and Season 3. Usually I would count them out, but due to the number of it + they are all sequels from each other I thought it could count as a season. Also it was a bit funny. 4 movies in a row ?? Anyway don't take it too seriously

#haveyouseenthisanime poll #PSYCHO-PASS #サイコパス #Action #Psychological #Sci-Fi #Thriller #2010s #25-50 ep #admin watched this

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moody-mae · 10 months

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Just picked up this rpg zine! Is a solo journaling rpg (my fave) about descending into the merciless depths of the ocean in the 1950s to behold wonders and face untold horrors. Survival is not a guarantee whatsoever. I'm psyched to try this! I'll post a review soon~ >u<

#indie game #solo journaling game #solo rpg #ttrpg #game zine #gamebook #horror #sci fi #psychological horror #ocean #deep sea #dreams #journaling #gaming

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