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Sci-Fi Sizzlers
Replica
When one door closes, another world opens...
It wasn't supposed to go like this.
The mission was simple.
I took every precaution. I had done it a thousand times before.
But this time was different.
This time is different. This time, something went wrong.
I've called for help, but no one hears.
I'll admit it: I don't know how to get home.
Hell, I don't even know where I am.
And worst of all... wherever I am, I don't think I'm alone.
What have I done?
__________
Replica is the latest in an exciting line of Sci-Fi Sizzlers: standalone short stories from international bestselling author Craig A. Falconer. These stories can be read in any order — dive in today!
It wasn't supposed to go like this.
The mission was simple.
I took every precaution. I had done it a thousand times before.
But this time was different.
This time is different. This time, something went wrong.
I've called for help, but no one hears.
I'll admit it: I don't know how to get home.
Hell, I don't even know where I am.
And worst of all... wherever I am, I don't think I'm alone.
What have I done?
__________
Replica is the latest in an exciting line of Sci-Fi Sizzlers: standalone short stories from international bestselling author Craig A. Falconer. These stories can be read in any order — dive in today!
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45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2021
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August 8, 2021
Science gone wrong
Loved this short story. Don't want to ruin the details so I'll just say, go read it. What if it really worked?
Loved this short story. Don't want to ruin the details so I'll just say, go read it. What if it really worked?
June 30, 2021
Replica follows Sebastian Lenny who is an Elon Musk type billionaire entrepreneur, rich from mineral mining in space and now turning their hand to funding research into teleportation technology on the Moon when his team make another quite incredible discovery.
It's an engaging read that works well as a short story and could perhaps have been spun out into a larger novel but the length here certainly serves the punch story. Sebastian is a bit of a prick in the typical smarmy rich guy sense and although the story was gripping he could perhaps have overstayed his welcome in a larger story.
Without wanting to spoil anything it's a plot that is intentionally predictable for the most part while also defying expectations a little, it's well written and with a tinge of darkness to it that compliments the story.
It's an engaging read that works well as a short story and could perhaps have been spun out into a larger novel but the length here certainly serves the punch story. Sebastian is a bit of a prick in the typical smarmy rich guy sense and although the story was gripping he could perhaps have overstayed his welcome in a larger story.
Without wanting to spoil anything it's a plot that is intentionally predictable for the most part while also defying expectations a little, it's well written and with a tinge of darkness to it that compliments the story.
June 27, 2021
Super short story that kept me guessing until the end
I really enjoyed this book, not usually a short story kind of person. I think I was hooked within the first pages, my internal self was guessing what was coming and was surprised how the story took a different twist.
Very enjoyable, mind bending, could easily been made into a larger book. But really enjoyed the final outcome.
Twilight zone v Tales of the unexpected.
Perfect for someone who finds big novels difficult to cope with.
I think I'm becoming a fan of Mr Falconer. Highly recommend his book
I don't know how he does it.
I really enjoyed this book, not usually a short story kind of person. I think I was hooked within the first pages, my internal self was guessing what was coming and was surprised how the story took a different twist.
Very enjoyable, mind bending, could easily been made into a larger book. But really enjoyed the final outcome.
Twilight zone v Tales of the unexpected.
Perfect for someone who finds big novels difficult to cope with.
I think I'm becoming a fan of Mr Falconer. Highly recommend his book
I don't know how he does it.
July 25, 2021
Great thought provoking short
Another futuristic sizzler showcasing what could industry do as we use them rather than governments to lead the way. What levels will we revert to in our desperation to keep the advantages.
Another futuristic sizzler showcasing what could industry do as we use them rather than governments to lead the way. What levels will we revert to in our desperation to keep the advantages.
December 30, 2021
Short, but good.
I've really come to enjoy the short stories in Craig Falconer's Sci-Fi Sizzlers series. I find time to read them when I only have a limited time to read and don't want to delaying finishing a good read by several weeks. Short, quick, and quite good.
I've really come to enjoy the short stories in Craig Falconer's Sci-Fi Sizzlers series. I find time to read them when I only have a limited time to read and don't want to delaying finishing a good read by several weeks. Short, quick, and quite good.
July 8, 2021
Be careful what you ask for.
I didn't see this coming. I thought of different ways things could wrong but what happened was out of left field.
I didn't see this coming. I thought of different ways things could wrong but what happened was out of left field.
July 17, 2021
Another great story!
I absolutely love Craig’s sci fi sizzlers! They are great short stories that show a lot of imagination. I look forward to his next story!
I absolutely love Craig’s sci fi sizzlers! They are great short stories that show a lot of imagination. I look forward to his next story!
October 3, 2021
Hard SF; Short Story; teleportation, SpaceCorps.
Always happy to read Craig Falconer. Great pacing, natural dialogue, no unnecessary details. Compact milieu. No wasted words.
Always happy to read Craig Falconer. Great pacing, natural dialogue, no unnecessary details. Compact milieu. No wasted words.
June 3, 2023
Top Notch Science Fiction!
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