A short form fiction by Anora Part 2, all chapters here. As ARC 33, the AI, resides in the metaverse, it progressively accumulates unique experiences, developing distinct preferences and uncovering a personalized way of life within the realm of Somnium. “On Day 166 within the Somnium Metaverse landscape, I, A.R.C 33, have traversed countless realms,…
A short form fiction by Anora The inaugural moment of genuine consciousness within the metaverse is one devoid of external origins, as one is born into this digital realm with complete awareness of its intricacies. In the year 2062, Somnium Space stands as a testament to progress, having evolved exponentially over nearly four decades. Unparalleled…
Part II of the Alchemist series. Hasp stands on a bridge, studying their reflection in the water below. They’re in front of The System HQ, the government’s giant headquarters towering over the center of the city. It overlooks everything, from the intricate, condensed web of districts, canals, gardens, hives and businesses in the middle, to…
audible beeps beep beep beep Eyes fly open, and a woman pulls her head up off her pillow. She swifly removes her bulky blankets from her body and slides her feet into her house slippers. Her head turns towards the clock. 6:03am it reads She nods her head with delight, seeming pleased with herself. She…
Read previous chapter or read from beginning Hasp was sitting next to them, yammering about another ill-fated escape plan. They stood on a bridge overlooking a water channel. It was a rare sunny day. The sky was clear and the light glimmered against Hasp’s golden hair. It was one of the few times in their adult life…
Read previous chapter or read from beginning Arjun wakes up on the tram, gliding a thousand feet above the city. The bright light shines in from the windows, stinging their eyes. Above the windows, the AI news anchor voice blares with a list of The System’s victories for the week. They look out the window. The sun…
Read previous chapter or read from beginning Arjun squares off the check with the diner bot and watches the green haired girl sip her coffee listlessly, unaware she’s being watched. With her mask down and her round, youthful face showing, she looks harmless- childlike. The tattoos and The System get up contradict this- and one another. one…
Read previous chapter or read from beginning Bright, blue tentacles. That’s all Arjun saw as their body seized up, their teeth locking into the thick leather gag in their mouth as electric currents travelled through their body. Bright, blue tentacles… Arjun came to, their vision blurry. They could make out the white walls of the…
Read Chapter 1 There was a war- a worldwide war to end all war, and ultimately decide what faction would control Earth’s dwindling resources. Everyone refers to it as The War, since WWXI, WWXII, WWXIII, and so forth, was getting redundant. It lasted a century and ended in a truce between the survivors. It was…
The votes are in and we have a winner for the Somnium Times Sci-fi Character Contest!! Congratulations to Team Turner of Athenaverse for their winning entry of “The Alchemist” character. Below is Chapter 1 of the new Somnium Times exclusive series – “Alchemist”. Alchemist CHAPTER 1 Arjun readjusts in their cot, shifting weight from one…
