Flash Fiction Vol 3

By Esa Myllylä

"Flash Fiction Vol 3" is a collection of 10 short stories ranging from sci-fi to action and adventure. The first story, "The Last Stand", tells the tale of a small group of rebels fighting against a tyrannical government in a post-apocalyptic world. In "Synth", a scientist creates an artificial intelligence with unexpected consequences. "Maelstrom" follows a team of deep-sea divers as they uncover a dangerous secret beneath the waves. "Interception" sees a team of soldiers trying to stop a rogue nation from launching a deadly missile. "Subversion" features a group of hackers trying to take down a corrupt corporation. "Quantum Leap" takes a journey through parallel universes with unexpected consequences. "The Experiment" tells of an experiment gone awry in a remote laboratory. "Blackout" follows a team of astronauts attempting to restore power to their failing space station. "Chimera" tells of a genetic experiment with monstrous consequences. Finally, "Escape Velocity" follows a group of survivors as they try to escape a dying planet. These 10 short stories offer a diverse range of thrilling tales that are perfect for any fan of sci-fi, action, and adventure.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Esa Myllylä
• Release date: Jun 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223680635

Book preview

The Last Stand.

The walls trembled as the sounds of marching feet grew louder. The small group of rebels stood tall, their weapons at the ready. They knew this was the final battle, their last stand against the tyrannical government that had oppressed their people for far too long.

Elijah, the leader of the rebels, glanced around at his team. He could see the fear in their eyes, but he also saw the determination. They all knew what they were fighting for – freedom. The freedom to live their lives without fear and with the hope of a better future.

The government had destroyed much of the world with their endless wars and greed, leaving the survivors to scavenge for food and shelter in the ruins. But the rebels refused to live under the oppressive regime any longer.

The sound of gunfire echoed through the empty streets as the two sides clashed. The rebels were outnumbered, but they fought with all their might. Each shot fired, each life lost was a step closer to their goal.

Elijah led the charge, determined to take down the government's forces. His weapon fired rapidly, taking down one soldier after another. His heart was pounding in his chest, but he refused to back down. He couldn't let his people suffer any longer.

As the battle raged on, the rebels started to gain ground. They pushed the soldiers back block by block until they finally reached the government's fortress. The fortress was heavily guarded, but the rebels had a secret weapon. They had a saboteur who had infiltrated the fortress and planted explosives.

The saboteur signaled to the rebels that it was time,