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The Jump
The Jump - A Short Story:
Several decades from now teleportation has not only been realised but the technology released for public use. Everything, however, is not as it seems. JumpTech (the technology's creator) has a dark secret...
Several decades from now teleportation has not only been realised but the technology released for public use. Everything, however, is not as it seems. JumpTech (the technology's creator) has a dark secret...
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2014
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May 1, 2017
It’s what it says on the tin…. a short story. I thought it would be nice to “jump” back in with something short and sweet ( see what i did there? I know, i’m hilarious ).
The story is set in the future, where teleportation has become part of daily life, need something from the shop? Just jump down there using the teleport, off to work? Teleport! Need to go see the dreaded in laws, teleport! ( you get the picture )
The story mainly follows John, who works in the complaints department for ChoiceCom, ( who work for JumpTech ). He seems a nice enough guy. Feel a bit sorry for him working in a complaints department though, i mean, people are annoying enough in general right? Let alone when they moan about stuff.
So John uses his booth each day to get too and from work. Which is amazing, no commute! could you imagine? Just roll out of bed half hour before you need to be at work , munch some toast, quick shower and grab a coffee then just walk into this amazing booth and BAM!!! You’re at work!
Well, unless you randomly forget you have a wife and who you are. Which is what happens to John. And apparently is a pretty common occurrence once you start to notice it.
Cue John getting a nosebleed and having to leave, but rather than use the booth he decides to have a walk home, bit of fresh air and all that. Thing is, there’s this crazy weirdo who sits outside the building, going on about “where do the souls go?”, which actually turns out to be a pretty valid question once crazy weirdo guy tells John his story!
This book is pretty fast paced from the start ( which DUHHHHHH of course it is, short story ) but somehow manages to pack in a ton of detail. It’s well written and an enjoyable read. I will most certainly be looking out for the next book in this series!
The story is set in the future, where teleportation has become part of daily life, need something from the shop? Just jump down there using the teleport, off to work? Teleport! Need to go see the dreaded in laws, teleport! ( you get the picture )
The story mainly follows John, who works in the complaints department for ChoiceCom, ( who work for JumpTech ). He seems a nice enough guy. Feel a bit sorry for him working in a complaints department though, i mean, people are annoying enough in general right? Let alone when they moan about stuff.
So John uses his booth each day to get too and from work. Which is amazing, no commute! could you imagine? Just roll out of bed half hour before you need to be at work , munch some toast, quick shower and grab a coffee then just walk into this amazing booth and BAM!!! You’re at work!
Well, unless you randomly forget you have a wife and who you are. Which is what happens to John. And apparently is a pretty common occurrence once you start to notice it.
Cue John getting a nosebleed and having to leave, but rather than use the booth he decides to have a walk home, bit of fresh air and all that. Thing is, there’s this crazy weirdo who sits outside the building, going on about “where do the souls go?”, which actually turns out to be a pretty valid question once crazy weirdo guy tells John his story!
This book is pretty fast paced from the start ( which DUHHHHHH of course it is, short story ) but somehow manages to pack in a ton of detail. It’s well written and an enjoyable read. I will most certainly be looking out for the next book in this series!
July 10, 2020
Relatable sci-fi told from a humanistic perspective
These days even the most popularly touted sci-fi novels are either too fantastic to be outside the realm of possibility or innocuously nerdy with the scientific descriptions. They seem to forget the human who is reading it and what motivates one to stay engaged. Matt aka this novel’s author has the right ingredients. I await longer stories next.
These days even the most popularly touted sci-fi novels are either too fantastic to be outside the realm of possibility or innocuously nerdy with the scientific descriptions. They seem to forget the human who is reading it and what motivates one to stay engaged. Matt aka this novel’s author has the right ingredients. I await longer stories next.
July 31, 2017
Great concept and great writing.
I am looking forward to reading more by this author. His writing engages you early on and continues to please throughout.
I am looking forward to reading more by this author. His writing engages you early on and continues to please throughout.
October 4, 2014
It was ok to read in 30mins.
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