The Egg on Deck Seven

Intergalactic Science-Fiction Comedy

By: Bryan de Alderey

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Welcome to a galaxy where the extraordinary is ordinary, the absurd is inevitable, and the universe itself seems to be running on equal parts curiosity and mild exasperation.

This collection of comedic science‑fiction tales brings together a delightfully chaotic cast of characters: a robot who wins a holiday he’s emotionally unprepared for, a microwave and fridge locked in a philosophical feud, a burglar outwitted by the android he’s trying to steal, archaeologists on the Moon who dig up more attitude than artefact, a metal‑detector enthusiast on Mars who uncovers an alien empire with terrible timing, a sheriff keeping order on a space‑frontier asteroid, a laptop that saves the universe out of sheer stubbornness, and an egg on Deck Seven that hatches into something with very strong culinary opinions.

Each story stands alone, but together they form a tapestry of cosmic misadventure — a universe full of beings (organic, mechanical, and occasionally edible) who are simply trying to make sense of existence. Whether it’s a black hole having an existential crisis or an alien deciding humans aren’t worth eating, these tales blend sci‑fi wonder with warm, witty, wonderfully human absurdity.

Perfect for readers who enjoy the playful, irreverent humour of Douglas Adams and the joyful nonsense of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, this collection celebrates curiosity, imperfection, and the delightful chaos of being alive — even when “alive” includes robots, sentient appliances, and creatures that really should have read the manual.

Strap in. The universe is about to get wonderfully weird.