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Future Visions #1
Future Visions: Volume 1
Infinite Possible Futures
One Bold New Anthology
Whether tales of crumbling cities, robot insurrections, or forbidden alien romances, even the most outlandish stories of the far-off future can speak to our present-day lives. So get ready to delve into the heart of a dying AI, to fly across a crumbling dystopian hell-scape, and to meet far-off civilizations that prove to be more human than we could ever be. The Future Visions Anthologies will bring you stories like these every three months, and much more.
Crack open the pages, the future is waiting...
One Bold New Anthology
Whether tales of crumbling cities, robot insurrections, or forbidden alien romances, even the most outlandish stories of the far-off future can speak to our present-day lives. So get ready to delve into the heart of a dying AI, to fly across a crumbling dystopian hell-scape, and to meet far-off civilizations that prove to be more human than we could ever be. The Future Visions Anthologies will bring you stories like these every three months, and much more.
Crack open the pages, the future is waiting...
249 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 14, 2018
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About the author
Brian J. Walton
13 books15 followersBrian J. Walton is a screenwriter and author. In 2008, Brian joined New Renaissance, a production company that, in the following 5 years, created over one hundred episodes of narrative content for the web for platforms like Youtube, Hulu, and Netflix, which have been seen by millions. Brian began publishing novels in 2016. He lives in Los Angles with his wife and two sons.
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October 1, 2018
Excellent recompilation of short stories!
June 18, 2018
I haven't read the whole book, but I did get this arc because of one of the authors Alison Ingleby. And she wrote the short story "The Climb" which follows the short moment of Harry, who has been imprisoned because he stole some food. And in this dystopian future, people are imprisoned for their crimes but are able to win their freedom by completing impossible challenges
In Harry's case, he has to climb a mountain called "The Nose" which in reality it is impossible to climb up with safety protection or any gear
But to win 10 million dollars and be with the love of his life, it is worth the risk
I loved this short story, it was so suspenseful, especially during the moments of his climb, it was so well researched and really well written. I felt my own heart pounding as I was reading this story. Truly wonderful and if you want to know how this story ends, and other grata stories, I'll highly recommend to read this volume!
Received a copy, for an honest review, thank you!
In Harry's case, he has to climb a mountain called "The Nose" which in reality it is impossible to climb up with safety protection or any gear
But to win 10 million dollars and be with the love of his life, it is worth the risk
I loved this short story, it was so suspenseful, especially during the moments of his climb, it was so well researched and really well written. I felt my own heart pounding as I was reading this story. Truly wonderful and if you want to know how this story ends, and other grata stories, I'll highly recommend to read this volume!
Received a copy, for an honest review, thank you!
June 17, 2018
An interesting compilation of science fiction short stories. There’s a story for pretty much anyone. I have to give five stars to the short by Alison Ingleby, “The Climb”. Set in the future in a prison camp in Yosemite National Park, where convicts can gain freedom by a solo climb of El Capitan. As a climber myself, this was very intriguing to me. To climb The Nose without any gear would mean almost certain death. Our protagonist, Harry, is going to make the climb. No ropes and nothing to catch you if you fall. All this is played out as a sick reality television show. But if he can make it then his freedom and release to any place on earth are the prize. It’s worth the risk.
I loved the heart pounding description of Harry’s climb and all his motives for doing such a dangerous ascent. I was cheering him on the whole way, hoping for the best. The writing was so well researched, the description so vivid. Pick up this epic anthology and read about the fate of Harry and his treacherous climb for freedom!
I loved the heart pounding description of Harry’s climb and all his motives for doing such a dangerous ascent. I was cheering him on the whole way, hoping for the best. The writing was so well researched, the description so vivid. Pick up this epic anthology and read about the fate of Harry and his treacherous climb for freedom!
June 22, 2018
This is the start of a quarterly anthology of science fiction story, based in all sorts of areas, from AI to romance, dystopia to aliens, all in the near to far future. There are lots of different authors leaving their short stories in this anthology.
My first to read was by one of my favourite authors, Alison Ingleby, and is called The Climb. It is an interesting story on prison life, with a chance for freedom, but also the ugliness of reality shows such as The Running Man or Death Race (Jason Statham film) - TV programmes for the masses to follow and wait to see who succeeds or fails at the task given!
A man was sent to a hard labour prison in Yosemite national Park, some time in the future, when most of the world has been destroyed. To those who put their name on a list, when their name gets to the top, they get the chance to climb the Nose. An almost impossible climb, with no safety ropes or aids whatsoever. With their weakened states, poor nutrition and hard labour, most are not fit to climb very far.
The crowds watch the programme, betting on how far prisoners may get, but getting their kicks from people falling off to their deaths. If any prisoner reaches the top, they get their freedom. Something Harry, a prisoner on a medium length incarceration, wants to do to get back to his girl. The climbing details are very realistic and well described. Is it a fair game for the prisoners or is it rigged with any surprises – now that would be telling!
I bought the anthology after a recommendation from one of the authors newsletters and if the rest of the short stories are as good as The Climb, I will love the whole lot. Look forward to finishing the rest of them.
My first to read was by one of my favourite authors, Alison Ingleby, and is called The Climb. It is an interesting story on prison life, with a chance for freedom, but also the ugliness of reality shows such as The Running Man or Death Race (Jason Statham film) - TV programmes for the masses to follow and wait to see who succeeds or fails at the task given!
A man was sent to a hard labour prison in Yosemite national Park, some time in the future, when most of the world has been destroyed. To those who put their name on a list, when their name gets to the top, they get the chance to climb the Nose. An almost impossible climb, with no safety ropes or aids whatsoever. With their weakened states, poor nutrition and hard labour, most are not fit to climb very far.
The crowds watch the programme, betting on how far prisoners may get, but getting their kicks from people falling off to their deaths. If any prisoner reaches the top, they get their freedom. Something Harry, a prisoner on a medium length incarceration, wants to do to get back to his girl. The climbing details are very realistic and well described. Is it a fair game for the prisoners or is it rigged with any surprises – now that would be telling!
I bought the anthology after a recommendation from one of the authors newsletters and if the rest of the short stories are as good as The Climb, I will love the whole lot. Look forward to finishing the rest of them.
July 4, 2018
This is a voluntary review of an ARC. I was given this by Alison Ingleby, who wrote one of the short stories “The Climb”.
Usually I do not go for collections of short stories because quite often I find them “too short” and I’m left frustrated.
However.....every story in this collection was brilliant in their own way. They wasn’t too short and were all thought provoking. I really enjoyed reading this collection.
Usually I do not go for collections of short stories because quite often I find them “too short” and I’m left frustrated.
However.....every story in this collection was brilliant in their own way. They wasn’t too short and were all thought provoking. I really enjoyed reading this collection.
June 18, 2018
I really enjoyed the short story, '20 mechanical catcalls hitting Meifeng square in the face on the streets of New York City in 2025'. Sweaty construction workers have been replaced by ubiquitous AI devices who inappropriately comment on women's appearance and weight. A funny and wry, imaginative account of 'progress'
June 19, 2018
A good anthology of stories from different authors. Some authors I have read before and some were new. I liked the mix of different stories and their take of what the future was. Great to read a story in between appointments and at lunch time. All kept my interest and reading until the end. Some made me laugh and some made me think. I liked them all.
June 17, 2018
This is a great collection of stories about AI's and what may happen in the near and far future. You will really enjoy these stories
I received an advanced copy and I enjoyed it so much that I want to review
I received an advanced copy and I enjoyed it so much that I want to review
June 19, 2018
If you only buy one anthology this year make it this one,funny sad mind blowing ,wherever you start in this amazing collection you won't be dissapointed
September 21, 2018
Great authors
Great authors,great stories. There was not a one I didn't like. Can't wait for the many more to come. And maybe a couple written by the same authors.
Great authors,great stories. There was not a one I didn't like. Can't wait for the many more to come. And maybe a couple written by the same authors.
December 28, 2020
Breathtaking & provocative stories
I like sci fy because it challenges me to consider what it is to be human. Each of these stories succeeded in that challenge.
I like sci fy because it challenges me to consider what it is to be human. Each of these stories succeeded in that challenge.
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