Near Future Quotes

“F***ing triffids.”
― Scott B. Pruden

“How long does it take for two armies to destroy each other when one has an abundance of bodies and the other an abundance of bullets?”
― Sarah Mazza, I Dream in Color

“Live your life. Don’t subscribe to other people’s ideals because this is what happens. One way or another, it will crush you.”
― Sarah Mazza, I Dream in Color

“Mum took me to the park a couple of times last week so that I could run. That was a waste of time though, it takes hours to get there and when you finally do, well, there's no room to do anything really, what with all the tents pitched everywhere. Mum says there used to be grass, but I don't see where.”
― Martin Pond, Dark Steps

“I never thought I would choose a place like this. That I would even consider giving up my existence, to lie in a bed of lies. I never expected a lot of things to happen in my life. I try not to think about anything at all. Especially not how I become this; a man without hope. A man without dreams.”
― Sarah Mazza, I Dream in Color

“My name is Alex Johansson, and I am a man who chose this. I chose to give up my body. To become lost in a dream. To never wake up again. Except that I did.”
― Sarah Mazza, I Dream in Color

“I never blamed my mom for the way things were. She was a victim of fate and cruel circumstance, like everyone else. Her generation had it the hardest. She’d been born into a world of plenty, then had to watch it all slowly vanish. More than anything, I remember feeling sorry for her.”
― Ernest Cline, Ready Player One

“Becoming Animals" is a very interesting, enjoyable, and thought-provoking read; a brilliant addition to the libraries of science fiction and fantasy fans, as well as anyone who simply enjoys a good story.”
― Readers' Favorite

“Harvest" is a deep and meaningful exploration of the complexities regarding the origins of the human race as well as the intentions of an alien species.”
― Readers' Favorite

“There was a time when one didn't attend a wedding, unless they were invited.
In the near future, attending funerals will adopt the same policy.”
― Charmaine J Forde

“Designer Baby -

You lay on the exam table, warm jelly on your stomach. The nurse's eyes crinkle at the corners. "Are we deciding the sex today?"
Allen grins. "Yes, a boy!"
You groan. "Do we have to choose? Can't we at least leave this to fate?”
― Ria Rees, One Hundred: Words / Days / Stories

“ Elections have consequences, and the consequence of losing the next one could end the American democratic experiment.”
― Guy Morris, The Last Ark: Lost Secrets of Qumran

“I think that there is a world market for maybe five computers.”
― David Martorano, IMMORTALITY Epocalypse