Tag Archives: Sci-fi

Invasion – Part Three – Short Story

Posted on March 2, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

In the three years since Lukas had last been into the office, everything had changed. The entranceway was sparce, with less seats scattered about. The vending machines under the stairs had been replaced by a coffee machine that was free … Continue reading →

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Invasion – Part Two – Short Story

Posted on March 1, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Lukas backed away from the sink, falling slightly against the door to the bathroom. The goo rolled up to the edge of the sink and its eyes peered over the edge towards him with a look of innocent curiosity. Lukas … Continue reading →

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Final Update – (Short Story)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

The following was originally published on ‘The Daily Update’ website on the 14th July 2025. I have copied it here verbatim: First Contact – written by Samantha Collins By this point, most of you know my name, although you didn’t before … Continue reading →

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After Yang – Film Review

Posted on November 7, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Kogonada Writer: Kogonada Starring: Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Justin H. Min, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja Rating: ★★★★ After Yang is written, directed and edited by Kogonada, which is based on the short story Saying Goodbye to Yang by Alexander Weinstein. … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Revengers – Volume 1 and 2 – Manga Review

Posted on November 5, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

I hadn’t heard of Tokyo Revengers until the anime started to air last year. I liked the title, but knew nothing about it. When the manga came out in English, earlier this year, I ended up buying it as a … Continue reading →

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