Flash Fiction
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Torrnex rolled his upper set of eyes. “And why are we doing this again?” “It’s a game,” Xeenax replied with a… Read more.
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It seemed familiar. From the terracotta roofs to the arched windows, the crush of the city blocks, it might have… Read more.
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The stench was overwhelming. It filled his nose and stuck to his clothes, setting him to retching as he covered… Read more.
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“Do we really need umbrellas?” “We always walked with them back home,” Melissa replied. Lana never seemed to appreciate the… Read more.
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These were not the lands of his ancestors. Long ago, his people had been men of the forest. They’d foraged… Read more.
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“Amazing!” Trina gushed. As she watched, a puddle of water behind the fume hood rose elegantly, its surface undulating as… Read more.
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“Do you think there will be fountains there?” “I don’t think so,” Dina replied. “They said there isn’t enough water. … Read more.
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“Hey!” The call echoed through the cavernous hold. Lowering his tab, Will turned to find Devin waving from the… Read more.
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Amid all the new technology, it was amazing that nature could yet produce beauty man could not replicate. Darrel was… Read more.
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Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie
Michael T. Kuester 