PinnedMartin FrenchA Thematic Table of ContentsHere is a list of lists of what I have been writing.Dec 30, 20215Dec 30, 20215
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformWe realized that sentient machines had a sense of humor when they organized their own Olympics.Many derided it, calling it a mockery of human because they were machines capable of being reprogrammed or rebuilt to succeed. Others (like…2d ago42d ago4
Martin FrenchinEverything Shortform—Fool me once, shame on you.There was no safe way to engage with the Ghanjal of Hissqad. Though none had ever met them, they terrorized the Norma Arm with threats, and…6d ago26d ago2
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformWhile we still speak the English of great 20th century writers like Steele, Grisham, and Archer, it…Because of the Collapse, information pods about the period are limited. Nevertheless, a significant squad of the philological community…Aug 94Aug 94
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformAny idiot can galumph around the galaxy on very little cash.It’s easy really. On any major space station — spaceport if it’s a backwoods system — head to their Navigator’s lounge. Just stroll in…Aug 41Aug 41
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformI survey my years across the galaxy.And yet, my world recedes in memory; a melancholy dream half forgot; some highlights kept, others disintegrated in the shade. I left with…Aug 22Aug 22
Martin FrenchinEverything Shortform“This species”, the report concluded, “appear for several generations to have made their most…The Prime Minister looked up.Jul 302Jul 302
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformHe watched his colleagues’ bodies sucked through the hole, and thought of Melanie.He couldn’t afford to think about his colleagues — his friends. They were gone, frozen debris floating far away from any recovery. Him be…Jul 282Jul 282
Martin FrenchinEverything ShortformNaturally the Australians were the first to give the vote to sentient machines.Popular opinion was that Australia’s Treasurer believed sentience would be the next economic driver, confident that they would figure out…Jul 262Jul 262