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Alien Frog Invasion

How can a story titled “Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat” help you write an original science fiction or horror story? Here are the basics of the news item and some writing prompts for how you might use them in a fictional tale of your own.

The Effect of Mitochondria Being Passed Down the Generations by Women on the Biblical Account of Adam and Eve

By Carma SpenceJanuary 15, 2009Short Storiesadam and eve, humor, mitochondria, science, science fiction

This little piece first came to me while I was working at SCO in Santa Cruz. Later, while working at City of Hope, I expanded and tweaked it into this faux science abstract. Enjoy! ABSTRACT Mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, of each generation are obtained from the mother. Therefore, […]

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Alien Frog Invasion

The Effect of Mitochondria Being Passed Down the Generations by Women on the Biblical Account of Adam and Eve