Author Archives: phenomenauticus

The Nature of the Shrill

Inspector Erwin Reynolds United States Department of Defense June 11, 2019 RE: The Shrill Inspector Pierce, As you will be meeting the consultant known as the Transient tomorrow evening, I am providing a brief ethnographic sketch of the extraterrestrial entities known as the Shrill.  Keep in mind that the Transient will refuse to answer mostContinue reading “The Nature of the Shrill”

The Apocalypse of Gary Buckle

The virtual universe of the Hypercosmos rendered inside the Heads-Up Display of Gary’s helmet. The standard burst of cosmic light that the user normally saw upon login was interrupted, however, and Gary’s interface was sucked into the spiraling vortex of a virtual black hole. “Here we go. Things are already interesting. Rico, do you copy?”Continue reading “The Apocalypse of Gary Buckle”

Schrodinger’s Trap: 2045 C.E.

Dear God, if this goes right, I’ll turn myself into Schrodinger’s Cat. I give it a 75% probability of occurrence. Damn, I just calculated that, didn’t I. Focus, Gary, focus.  Floating in zero-gravity while writing with pen and paper was much harder than he’d thought it would be. Anxious nerves made his writing hand shake,Continue reading “Schrodinger’s Trap: 2045 C.E.”

Character QnA: Raymond Raining Cloud and Xijo Ek Balam

Host: Today, my guests are Raymond Raining Cloud… Rain: Please, my friends call my Rain. Host: Very good, sir. Ray is a computer engineer for the four-corners school district, and his adopted son…. Rain: He’s my son. Host: My apology, sir. Ray’s son, and you’ll have to help me please with the pronunciation… Xijo: Zee-Oh,Continue reading “Character QnA: Raymond Raining Cloud and Xijo Ek Balam”

Character QnA: Kassandra

Host: Kassandra is a contractor for the Department of Defense, and her speciality is in cyber security and artificial intelligence. Thank you for being her today, Kassandra. Kassandra: Thank you for having me. Host: I’ve asked all of our guests this same question. What is the scariest experience that you have had? Kassandra: Non-classified? Host:Continue reading “Character QnA: Kassandra”

Character QnA: Mandy

Host: Mandy is the lead producer for the Colorado Supernatural Investigation Team. Her academic background is in telecommunications and journalism. Mandy, thank you for joining us today. Mandy: Thank you. Host: So, you run programming for CSIT. I’ve seen the team’s videos online, and you must have lived through some harrowing experiences. What is theContinue reading “Character QnA: Mandy”

Character QnA: Stanley and Christoph

Host: Our guests today are Stanley, videographer for the Colorado Supernatural Investigation Team, and Christoph, Stanley’s partner and newly minted associate producer. Christoph: Mandy made me responsible for the coffee. That’s all that means. Host: Thank you for being here today. Now that you are both working with Vivian and Muerto at CSIT, I betContinue reading “Character QnA: Stanley and Christoph”

Character QnA: Vivian and Muerto

Host. Vivian Belladonna and Muerto Luz are lead investigators for the Colorado Supernatural Investigators Team, or C.S.I.T., as you call it. Muerto: Yes, because, you see, you sit, and you see better. Host: That’s Cute. Muerto: It is true! Host: You have over four-hundred thousand subscribers that watch your weekly ghost-hunting videos. Muerto: Also true.Continue reading “Character QnA: Vivian and Muerto”

Character QnA: Hector

Host: Hector is a Colorado State Park ranger, and associate biology professor at the Space City Community College. Thank you for joining us today, Hector. Hector: Happy to be here! Host: Let’s dive into it, sir. What is your greatest fear? Hector: You mean, outside of being mauled by a big momma bear? Host: No,Continue reading “Character QnA: Hector”