The Wormhole Reports
The official home of the Wormhole Reports. Find out what happened when Voyager 1 got picked up by two itinerant spacecombers from Morys Minor...Man Flu
A deadly epidemic of Man Flu starts claiming the lives of birds in the West Hill dominion. A magpie known as Pica Pica identifies the problem, but no one believes him...
My next book will be the ultimate key to the map of life, a jeweled window to the soul of mankind, an illuminating journey through the complexities and mysteries of the human condition. In the meantime, just make do with this story about little birdies.Earthwatch
The official page for Earthwatch, the MMBC series which charts the fortunes of the inhabitants of Earth during their annual trip around the star they couldn't be bothered to name in a solar system they also couldn't be bothered to name...Slightly Surreal
Here is a collection of short pieces of prose, including non sequiturs and slightly skewed surrealist stories. Don't believe me? Well, to prove it, here's a picture of a man being fired from a cannon:
Dark Matter
Scientists are racing to find dark matter in the universe. You may find some of it here in the form of conspiracy theories, dark secrets, sinister and bizarre tales...Children’s Stories
If reading stories is medicine for the soul, it certainly doesn't apply to these stories. Unless you're a hypochondriac. Your ID may be required to check your age...The Moonwalkers
The only people ever to have set foot on an astronomical object other than Earth...Featured Page
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This intergalactically recognised award was presented to The Speed Of Dark Blog by The Speed Of Dark Awards Commission.
I am delighted to have been nominated for the 2012 Tony Blair Ducking Under The Bar Award for boldly raising the bar and diving under it. I knew I had the potential to be a great underachiever. 
I've racked up another prestigious award - the Eric Morecambe 'Mister Preview' Prize. According to the award citation, The Speed Of Dark Blog contains material that ranks with the finest literary works in history. All the right letters are there, but not necessarily in the right order. -
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Daily Archives: 4 Apr 2012
Woke up, fell out of bed …
Colder weather on way for Easter The Guardian, Monday 2 April 2012 The Met Office said: “It is likely to continue to feel cool, if not fairly chilly, particularly compared with the recent very warm spell, with temperatures quite widely … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Nonsense, Satire, Woke up, fell out of bed ...
Tagged Francis Maude, humour, Met Office, satire, The Guardian, The Independent
