Darker Than You Think is one of the best stories I ever read, if not the best. Although Jack Williamson wrote it in the 1930s, it’s fast-moving, incredibly well-written, and retains its supernatural horror charm. The first time I read it, I was a teenager. Since then, I enjoyed many other books and movies on werewolves, but Darker Than You Think is unique.Continue Reading
Introduction Imagine looking up at the night sky and knowing that humanity has the power to move entire stars across the Galaxy. This concept isn’t pure fantasy. A future technology could move stars using stellar engines. This hypothetical megastructure enables an advanced civilization to harness the energy of its parent star andContinue Reading
The Story It had been nearly seven decades since Zelvyn T’hrialis first set foot on Earth as an undercover cat, black with piercing yellow eyes. Zelvyn came from the Omega Centauri star cluster. He was a member of a highly advanced humanoid race known for their incredible intellect and advancedContinue Reading
A Short Story A middle-aged woman named Eliza, a high school teacher, lived in a small, cozy cottage at the edge of town. For the past fifteen years, her loyal companion was a black cat named Midnight with striking yellow eyes. Eliza had adopted Midnight from a shelter. From theContinue Reading
Introduction Are cats jealous? You’ll likely answer no if you never lived with a cat, but most owners say otherwise. My cat, Chettoh (see this and this post), recently got a rival. After more than fourteen years as an only son, he now has to compete with another cat, aContinue Reading
Introduction In a recent post, I discussed the Silurian Hypothesis, which suggests that human civilization is not the first one on Earth. Sci-fi authors have explored this concept in their works for at least a century. One of the first was Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the author of the Cthulhu Mythos.Continue Reading
Introduction The Silurians are fictional creatures that appeared in an episode of the cult science fiction TV show Dr. Who. In the story, these lizard-like creatures achieved industrial skill about 450 million years ago, long before humans evolved on Earth. In recent years, the concept of advanced prehistoric life hasContinue Reading
Is your cat a devilish genius? Cats’ intelligence has long fascinated pet owners and researchers alike. The latest scientific findings shed light on various aspects of feline cleverness, allowing us to appreciate their unique abilities. Measuring cats’ intelligence involves assessing their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. One standard marker ofContinue Reading
