Drabbles: First Contact

by A.S. Charly, Jason Russell, Shawn Klimek

A single moment. A hundred words. A universe of possibilities!

What happens when we encounter the unknown? When first contact is made — whether with alien civilizations or something far stranger — what follows can be awe-inspiring, chilling, or deeply profound. This anthology of drabbles — stories told in exactly 100 words — brings together an array of voices, each crafting a vivid, self-contained glimpse into the mysteries of first contact. From hopeful to haunting, exhilarating to enigmatic, these bite-sized tales prove that even the briefest stories can leave a lasting impact.

Step into the unknown Your first contact awaits!


Featured
A.S. Charly
Andreas Flögel
Anthony Perconti
Avery Hunter
Bernardo Villela
Bud Pharo
Dawn DeBraal
Denise D'Souza
Gabriella Balcom
Gary Rubidge
George K. Angelou
James Pyles
Jason Russell
John A. McColley
John Kujawski
Joseph Sidari
Kerri Jesmer
Lorraine Sharma Nelson
Lukasz L. Laskowski
Maggie D Brace
Olivia Arieti
Robert Allen Lupton
Shawn M. Klimek
Terry Reilly
Tim Law
TJ Nelson
Tom Jolly

205 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2025

About the author

A.S. Charly writes speculative fiction from her home 1,100 meters above the sea. To date, her works have been published in various online literary outlets and appeared in more than 50 print anthologies. When she's not dreaming up new worlds, she's a FirstLineReader at DreamForge Magazine and busy running the European side of Starry Eyed Press.

Reviews

[Gregory Baldwin]

Short But Sweet!

Amazing Variety of Drabbles: First Contact S F Stories, Crammed into a Mere 100 Words. A Wealth of Original and Clever Views, on Such a "Touchy Feely" Subject.