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Genre: Science Fiction

09/01/2026

The alien believed in humanity’s worth (as food)

by John Rhea|Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The alien believed in humanity’s worth (as food)|permalink
08/03/2026

The aliens resembled Carl’s cat from high school.

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07/08/2026

The alien warship was a quarter inch tall.

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05/28/2026

The astronaut zoo was very popular on Blaxar.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The astronaut zoo was very popular on Blaxar.|permalink
05/27/2026

The squirrel ran in front of the spaceship.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The squirrel ran in front of the spaceship.|permalink
04/09/2026

Every other version of her is a tyrant.

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04/08/2026

He’s the most pathetic him in the multiverse.

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04/05/2026

The Federation made first contact with the Wookies.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The Federation made first contact with the Wookies.|permalink
04/04/2026

The aliens came looking for “I Love Lucy”

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The aliens came looking for “I Love Lucy”|permalink
03/17/2026

Deathmaster Glartog met his match in kitten photos.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on Deathmaster Glartog met his match in kitten photos.|permalink
03/16/2026

The alien invasion was thwarted by Bob’s odor.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The alien invasion was thwarted by Bob’s odor.|permalink
12/23/2025

The unicorns and the aliens have an understanding.

by John Rhea|Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on The unicorns and the aliens have an understanding.|permalink
12/22/2025

“Actually, our economic systems warded off the aliens.”

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12/05/2025

He scared the aliens off with a fart

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12/04/2025

Somehow Rex’s barking sent the invading aliens away.

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11/24/2025

Even cuteness did not save kittens from zombies

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on j3250|permalink
11/14/2025

Her timetraveling son was always late for dinner.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on j3240|permalink
11/12/2025

“Glorvon prefers you, Mr. President …in his stomach.”

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on j3238|permalink
11/11/2025

“Thanks for your service,” Glorvon told the President.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on j3237|permalink
11/10/2025

Even death could not stop the zombie hordes.

by John Rhea|Genre: Science Fiction|Leave an 8 word Comment on j3236|permalink

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