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Alastair Millar @skriptorium
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Alastair Millar@skriptorium
Jan 15
For various reasons, this profile is now in hibernation. My flash science fiction collection is available at books2read.com/MarsMore You can still find me online elsewhere: my social media and published fiction links are at linktr.ee/alastairmillar
Cover of 'Mars & More' by Alastair Millar. On a lunar landscape, a suited astronaut observes conflict on the planet and in space.

ALT Cover of 'Mars & More' by Alastair Millar. On a lunar landscape, a suited astronaut observes conflict on the planet and in space.
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Pope Leo XIV
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Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. #ApostolicJourney #Cameroon vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/e…

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In a world where surveillance is ubiquitous, how do you disappear? Pick up some tricks with 'A Modern Girl's Guide to Invisibility', my flash fiction piece published today @365tomorrows 365tomorrows.com/2026/01/07/… #amwriting #sciencefiction #flashfiction
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My micro ‘Tones’ was published today in the Vine Leaves Press ’50 Give or Take’ series. May it be an antidote to trying times.
Screenshot of my micro 'Tones', story no. 1884 in the '50 Give or Take' series from Vine Leaves Press. Full text: " Tones Diving in deep water, I fancy myself alone until I hear it: whalesong, surrounding and buoying me as I peer through the blue, trying unsuccessfully to find its source. Eventually, the strange harmony of moans and chirps fades, leaving behind a memory of the ineffable, the untouchable and the infinite. "

ALT Screenshot of my micro 'Tones', story no. 1884 in the '50 Give or Take' series from Vine Leaves Press. Full text: " Tones Diving in deep water, I fancy myself alone until I hear it: whalesong, surrounding and buoying me as I peer through the blue, trying unsuccessfully to find its source. Eventually, the strange harmony of moans and chirps fades, leaving behind a memory of the ineffable, the untouchable and the infinite. "
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My seasonal flash science fiction story, ‘Veteran’s Christmas’, is up today at 365tomorrows. A timely reminder that the season isn’t all ho-ho-ho for everyone… 365tomorrows.com/2025/12/21/… #amwriting #flashfiction #sciencefiction

Veteran's Christmas - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar Grandpa Jack had a generous ‘meritorious service’ pension from his time in the Terran Space Force, but he never talked about his time in uniform, or shared war stories. “I’d...

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My latest flash fiction story, 'The Fire Wrangler', a piece of science fantasy this time, has appeared in this month's @SciFanSat Magazine - not all paths should be taken... scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci… #amwriting #sciencefiction #flashfiction
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Both the journey and the final destination are important, and sacrifices may need to be made. My new flash science fiction story, ‘The Transcendent’, a bit of a departure from my usual style, has just been published at @365tomorrows – enjoy! 365tomorrows.com/2025/11/09/…

The Transcendent - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar The cold wind, persistent further down, had died away. Now the silence was so intense that the man could hear his footfalls on the sandy soil. He was almost where he needed to...

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Ever thought about running away from a toxic relationship? Here's a flash science fiction story about someone who did: 'Harsh Mistress' appeared this weekend in @SciFanSat Magazine #27 (the 'Moon' issue). Enjoy! scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci… #amwriting #sciencefiction #flashfiction
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My latest flash fiction story is ‘Up Close & Personal’ – a tale of simmering resentment featuring a near-future murder investigation, which appeared today at @365tomorrows. Enjoy! 365tomorrows.com/2025/10/23/… #amwriting #flashfiction #sciencefiction #writingcommunity

Up Close & Personal - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar “How many victims?” This was the fifth case in under a month, and Commissioner Jones was apparently taking an interest; he’d come down to the scene in person. “Four, sir....

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Always good to be back at @365tomorrows, where my flash science fiction tale 'Papers, Please' has appeared today, courtesy of editor @stephen_smith. You can find it at: 365tomorrows.com/2025/10/02/… - enjoy! #amwriting #ScienceFiction #flashfiction #WritingCommunity

Papers, Please - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar Maybe if we’d thought about it sooner, instead of just buying what the newscasts told us, things would have been different. But I’m not sure. I mean, Autonomous Immigration...

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My drabble ‘The Guide’, set in the not-so-distant future, has been published today at ScribesMICRO by Ed Ahern and his fantastic team. You can check it out at fairfieldscribes.com/issue-5… – enjoy! #amwriting #microfiction #WritingCommunity
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Delighted to have my flash science fiction appear once again in @SciFanSat Magazine, courtesy of editor Jason Abbott - this time, 'Flechette', a schoolroom tale that may leave you pensive. scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci…
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Always good to be back at @365tomorrows , where editor @stephen_smith has kindly published my flash science fiction piece 'Forces to be Reckoned With' - a glimpse of the future of warfare. Enjoy! 365tomorrows.com/2025/09/04/… #amwriting #flashfiction #sciencefiction

Forces to be Reckoned With - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar “They can’t do this!”, fumed the Officer Commanding. The arrival of the memo from Staff HQ had interrupted the usual morning routine of carefully reviewing the battlefield...

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Life? It's what you make it. Very pleased to have my latest flash science fiction story, 'The Modern Prometheus', in the 2nd Anniversary ('Creation') issue of @SciFanSat Magazine, courtesy of editor Jason Abbott. Enjoy! scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci…
The cover of the 2nd Anniversary ('Creation') issue of SciFanSat Magazine. A dreamy image of a woman's face with closed eyes and waving hair against a background starscape.

ALT The cover of the 2nd Anniversary ('Creation') issue of SciFanSat Magazine. A dreamy image of a woman's face with closed eyes and waving hair against a background starscape.
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Very happy to be back at @365tomorrows again, with my flash science fiction story, 'Latecomers', thanks to editor @stephen_smith. Caution: may make you blue. 365tomorrows.com/2025/07/27/… #amwriting #sciencefiction #flashfiction

Latecomers - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar It was our usually bad-tempered neighbour Mr Winkelmann who first told us we could get ‘special benefits’ if we registered in person at the Central Bureau in Lapis. Indigo’s...

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Got the itch for some flash science fiction? My latest story, 'What the Eye Doesn't See', is out today at @SciFanSat Magazine - The Insect Issue! scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci… #amwriting #sciencefiction #writingcommunity
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My flash science fiction story 'Passengers' appeared today in excellent company, in this month's @SciFanSat Magazine (the 'Voyage' issue). Enjoy! scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci… #writingcommunity #flashfiction #amwriting #sciencefiction
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Susie Dent
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7 Jun 2025
Word of the day, from Pennsylvanian Dutch, is ‘ferhoodled’, meaning ‘tangled’ or ‘all mixed up’. Can be used of anything from a sock drawer to life.
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My latest flash science fiction story, ‘Thrust Upon Them’, was published today in @SciFanSat Magazine issue 22 (the Disaster issue). It’s not as raunchy as the title suggests! scifansat.com/bibi/?book=Sci… #amwriting #sciencefiction #flashfiction
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My latest flash science fiction story, ‘The Price of Silence’, has appeared today at @365tomorrows, courtesy of editor @stephen_smith - enjoy! 365tomorrows.com/2025/05/09/…

The Price of Silence - 365tomorrows

Author: Alastair Millar He awoke with a start. Cockpit red with emergency lights. Tried to move. PAIN! Slipped back into darkness. He awoke again; air still red. “Ship?” he whispered. “Yes, captain?”...

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