Creative Futures

A captivating anthology brings to life a collection of short stories that envision future dilemmas and their potential remedies, merging creative storytelling with real-world strategies for resilience. Science fiction authors dedicate their craft to forecasting the future's possibilities. In this collection, a talented group of writers tackles the impending global issues of the next century with imaginative solutions. The anthology draws on insights from the Creative Futures Research Project, a collaborative effort between Coventry University and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), part of the UK Ministry of Defence. The participating authors imagined possible future crises and examined the subsequent consequences our decisions might impose on future generations. Edited by Allen Stroud, an esteemed author, lecturer, and researcher who played a pivotal role in the project, this collection not only entertains but also underscores the vital role that the creativity of science fiction writers plays in anticipating future challenges and strengthening resilience. The anthology features contributions from authors such as Allen Stroud, Gavin Smith, Kieran Currie Rones, Stewart Hotston, Emma Newman, Stephen Oram, Tiffani Angus, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Adeola Eze, Gareth L. Powell, Stark Holborn, and Sophia McDougall.