Author Archives: Amoeba

Starship Train: Not Ill Logic …

Boobyprize Event Log, Stardate 3H120.4. The Boobyprize has arrived at the Pwnu star system, assigned to check up on the humanoid civilization which had enacted a system of governance by constructed intelligence. The good ship and crew had expected to … Continue reading

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Screwtape The Third: Vacscene

Screwtape and Wormsap are observing a rare moment of low activity – ‘quiet’ not being a recognized state in the mandated cacophony of Hadean Estates Luxurious Living (H.E.L.L.). They are seated in Screwtape’s cell overlooking the lava fountain, which is … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Player

Then you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. – John 8:32 The scientist’s computer chimed. This irritated him, because he wanted the sounds that his machine tried to make, to summon him to its obedience, … Continue reading

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