New Dystopian Fiction: The Blocker

Just Published by The Piker Press: New Dystopian Fiction

New Dystopian Fiction! A Shout-Out for my latest published short story The Blocker, just published by The Piker Press. The year is 2050. AI supercomputers have spawned a horde of non-corporeal entities that prey on human thought. Renegades known as Blockers are the last line of defense. Meet Sparrow. She is The Blocker. I’m throwing out a big Tip o’ the Lid to the hard-working editors at The Piker Press for having faith in my story.

Read the Story NOW!

You can read my New Dystopian Fiction on the latest front page of The Piker Press. Bonus: The Piker Press is a free read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, no paywalls. This is my third appearance in The Piker Press, and I’m proud to be a returning contributor to this fine Lit Mag. Many thanks to the hard-working editors! So, on with the show! Mash the Big Orange Button (BOB) and you’re on your way.

Read The Blocker

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? Can’t say as I blame you. No worries, Fearless Readers, here’s the link:

https://www.pikerpress.com/

Human Stories… by Humans

As AI-generated ‘agents’ escape their virtual sandboxes and run amok, please remember, we need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings. Yes, AI is on the loose. I’m telling you, Folks, this new Pandora’s box beggars description. The dawning age of AI is so bizarre, it makes writing sci-fi and dystopian fiction very, very tough. So, how will you know when a new story breaks? Glad you asked, Friends. Read On! Drum roll and… Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:

https://marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

Until next time, stay strong, stay kind, and keep reading. Readers ROCK!

Marco Etheridge is a writer, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives in Vienna, Austria. His work has been featured in over 180 reviews across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, the USA, and India. Marco’s story “Power Tools” was nominated for Best of the Web 2023 and is the title of his latest collection of short fiction. When he isn’t crafting stories, Marco serves as a contributing editor for Hotch Potch Literature and Art and as a reader for Marrow Magazine. In his other life, Marco travels the world with his lovely wife Sabine.

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