Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 06-SEP-26 is: Holiday & Retain #Prompt

“This city is a prison,” Sister Alexandra says. “You really think a couple rebel Librarians can escape it?” Brother Criterion offers a gun. “Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage.” “Should I call you, Lovelace?” she asks. “No,” he smiles, “call me Snake.” #SciFanSat #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 05-SEP-26 is: Sparkle & Wet #Prompt

With our choices being the jaws of a hungry T-Rex, or us trying to hang on to a bucking Alamosaurus, I trust my surfer’s reflexes. Petite cave woman in my arms, I run, then stand sliding barefoot down the dinosaur’s back. She screams as I yell “Yabba Dabba Doo!” #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 04-SEP-26 is: Exclude & Edit #Prompt

Rumbeard looks at his trounced pirates. “Aye, now ‘ere’s a mess.” The werewolf growls. “If I‘d known, I wouldn’t ‘ad kidnapped ye. Yet ‘ere we are, on a boat out t’ sea. But if ye wants freedom, Lady Talbot, I ‘ave an offer.” “What?” she snaps. “Join me crew!” #vss #sff

“Promising Apprentice” Art by me for September’s #SciFanSat issue and its theme of REBEL! Authors, 14 days remain until submissions are due on September 17th. Full details at scifansat.com/landing.html! #SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 03-SEP-26 is: Stomach & Polished #Prompt

Calling all writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More: Get ready to fight, resist, and refuse authority! September’s #SciFanSat theme is REBEL! Send us your manuscripts before submissions close on 09.17.2026 at scifansat.com/landing.html! #SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

The tramp freighter crept past the cruiser in the nebula’s cover. “Stay under sensors,” Dav half-prayed. “You’re a smuggler,” Maka said. “Can’t your ship outrun some pirates?” “Sure she could. It’s outrunning the range of their guns in time that’s the problem.” #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 02-SEP-26 is: Trial & Passage #Prompt

Dear Temporal Theorists Inc, c. 2040, If you are flummoxed receiving this 150-year-old letter, imagine my consternation when your “time probe” hit my barn. Please remit repair compensation of $100, American. Respectfully, D. Brown, Dakota Territory, 1889. #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 01-SEP-26 is: Yellow & Stock #Prompt

She caught him drinking milk out of the carton, refrigerator open. “How?” the young witch glares before pointing to the No Dougs Allowed sign on her apartment door. “This is a magical ward!” “But, I’m only one Doug,” he replies, anointed with a milk mustache. #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 31-AUG-26 is: Powerful & Imply #Prompt

The inventor mans the time machine, his little niece watching. “I’ll contain the malfunction within a 30-year loop! Save yourself!” There’s a short pulse, then a woman helps him shut it down. “I got a doctorate in temporal physics to save you, Uncle!” #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 30-AUG-26 is: Sugar & Rid #Prompt

I'm beyond honored to get this recognition from my fellow authors in the #SciFanSat👽🐉 community, especially for a story about some of my favorite characters to write for. Thank you - this really is an incredibly supportive set of people to write with.💖

SciFanSat Magazine@scifansat.bsky.social · last wk.

From the staff of #SciFanSat and all the alumni who voted for their favorite #SFF authors in the July poll, we congratulate @thatburntwriter.bsky.social who earned a 2026 Bartleby B. Boar Nomination for their flash fiction, “The Unexpected Loophole”!

AVAILABLE NOW! It’s time to switch it up a bit! Alter your perspective with Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More written by the #SFF authors of today and tomorrow: The August issue of #SciFanSat Magazine is out at scifansat.com! Many thanks to all who contributed, and to our readers, just like you!

Change will be the only constant when #SciFanSat’s ALTER-themed issue launches this morning! Final calibrations are underway now...

David Bowie - Changes (2021 Remaster)

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“So, how did each of you become a Power Pachyderm?” the reporter asked the superheroes. “A cursed steamer trunk,” Monsieur L’éléphant said. “Radioactive rhinoplasty,” The Horn nodded, glumly. Doctor Nile gave her trademark wide grin. “My Hippocratic Oath!” #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 29-AUG-26 is: Control & Insist #Prompt

Timelines are converging and diverging... our ALTER-themed #SciFanSat issue comes out tomorrow!

The Times They Are a Changin', by Bob Dylan Watchmen

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We surrender to the beautiful, toxic world we’re marooned upon. We remove our helmets in the twilight glade as air runs out. We kiss for the first — and last — time. The friendship of castaways bloomed into love. The silk of alien moths wrap us like shrouds. #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 28-AUG-26 is: Confident & Leader #Prompt

You may not know who Peter Cullen was, but a lot of you probably know his voice. He brought many great characters to life, and his vocal performances helped me discover a talent for voice acting as a child that I still enjoy. Rest in peace, good sir. "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."

Teresa opens a shoebox archive of Polaroids. Bygone summers in pictures spanning her childhood to teens. “I’ve never seen you human,” Max says. The leporine woman sees him load the old camera. “You can still buy instant film?” “We need new pictures,” he smiles. #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 27-AUG-26 is: Primary & Hoof #Prompt

“Now, while our innate magical natures play a large role in our flight, a working knowledge of the use of wing, lift, and drag is essential for safe—” The young dragon jumped off the cliff. “Mom! Watch me!” Eyes bulging, she dove after him. #vss #sff

Write. Create. Be inspired. The #2WordPrompt for 26-AUG-26 is: Whole & Custom #Prompt