Story samples: Futurama

The Assassination of Richard Nixon's Head

"That's the spirit, my boy," said Nixon. "Together, the three of us will teach those filthy commies a lesson they won't soon live through."

An unexpected burst of outrage seized Fry. "You're the filthy commie!" he shouted, pointing at the screen.

In Zoid We Trust

“I don’t know how long it’ll take us to get back to Earth, or to wherever we’re going,” said Leela. “I may turn into a completely different person by that time, so I have to get this out now. If I ever lose control and harm another person, any person, I want you to…” She swallowed. “I want you to kill me on the spot.”

A tear formed in Amy’s right eye. “No…” she whispered, shaking her head.

Story samples: Arthur

Arthur Goes Fifth VII: Invasion of the Cat Women

“What do you want?” demanded Alan, his arms still elevated.

“Your planet,” the cat woman replied. “Your men. And a small nugget of information you’re keeping locked up in that crafty little brain of yours.” She pointed the barrel of her shotgun directly at Alan’s nose and inquired, “Where is Petula Winslow?”

Arthur Goes Fifth VI: When Worlds Collude

As Heath landed on the carpet and became lifeless, his revolver hit the floor between the two children. George, certain that the Thrag would come after them next, quickly reached for the weapon and lifted it into the air.

“He’s gonna kill us!” Muffy shrieked.

Arthur Goes Fifth V: The Brain Identity

Fern’s lips spread into a smile. She looked down at her hands, then reached up and touched her hair, her ears, her nose.

“The transfer was a success,” she said in a satisfied tone. “Alan won’t escape us now.”

Arthur Goes Fifth IV: A Sleep and a Forgetting

"Yesterday was Thursday," Prunella answered with a hint of uncertainty. "Dark Augusta landed on Earth. I tried to stop her by opening the Spiritus Mundi portal..."

"All of that happened more than five years ago," said Rubella gently.

Arthur Goes Fourth VIII: Of Moose and Spacemen

Mavis' face lit up. "Hmm...are you pondering what I'm pondering, Binky?"

"I think so, Mavis," Binky answered. "But your dress wouldn't fit me, and I can't see with your glasses."

Arthur Goes Fourth VII: Prunella Enchanted

"What's going on, Alan?" asked Buster as he seated himself in a chair. "Prunella's disappeared, all my friends are acting weird, the whole city's acting weird. It's not aliens, is it? I know it can't be aliens."

Alan shook his head weakly. "It's not aliens, Buster. It's something worse."

Arthur Goes Fourth IV: The Fern of the Screw

"But if ghosts aren't real," said Marina, "then what happens to people after they die?"

"They go to heaven, of course," Fern answered.

"Unless you're bad," said Arthur. "Then you go to the other place. Nickelodeon."

Arthur Goes Fourth III: Arthur Saves Christmas

Arthur turned and looked down at Greta's terrified face. "How do we make D.W. human again?" he demanded.

"You can't!" cried Greta, who was still wriggling in a futile attempt to break free from Mr. Baker's strong grip.