Goonstation Fall 2025 Seasonal Contest

[Hawkes]

We should have realized something was wrong when the janitor wept into the radio about how an unknown agent would let loose the singularity, with an exact time and instructions on how to stop it.

We should have listened when the station rocked with the force of the explosion, and the laws of space and time began to buckle and break.

We should have stopped him, as he jumped into the hungering maw itself, screaming that this time, this time, he might be able to change things.

[Ketamine]

Deep inside the maintenance tunnels lives an abhorrent beast known as the Bogey-boo.

It crawls around with it's jaw wired shut, sucking the souls out of wandering crew members who've been particularly cruel with it's gaze, and spitting what remains back out as a critter, be it a seal, owl or monkey.

So next time you're stomping out a cockroach or harvesting a monkey's organs, remind yourself of this story, and remember that you might be it's next meal!

[Mouse]

"Oh boy!", thought Mr. Muggles one chill Spooktober evening, as a blanket was draped over his head by the Head of Security, "I get to go trick-or-treating!"

[BioFrequency]

I dreamed of having a successful life: With time, money, and my health to enjoy it all.

Now tears roll down my eyes, my hopes of survival vanished, my fate sealed by an announcement heralding the end of everything.

"Payroll Announcement The payroll has been suspended until further notice, no further wages will be paid until the payroll is resumed

[Erund]

The Rancher with glee tended to his flock of three, nurturing all to breed.

In no time at all, at Security's door and calls, bringing gifts for all.

Resplendent in red, the teams eyes filled with dread as dragons spew forth from grenades.

- Based on a true story (Why are you like this Seeks)

[SalmonidJester]

Electricity hummed, and then sparked, arcing in flashes within my hands as I shivered with glee.

I heard a door open, a red suit gleaming with a badge, visible from the darkness I was concealed.

Electricity had consumed me, and before I knew it, electricity had consumed them.

[Glamurio]

We just spaced the changeling.
I know because I saw it with my own eyes.
So why is the Captain calmly asking me to open the airlock again?

[Thinkworks]

When we made our departure to Central Command, I began staring.

Looking out into the endless abyss beyond the reinforced windows.

But I found the abyss there, staring back at me.

[Terms-On-Dragon]

"Taunting Authority"

Under the green hat

A prized bonzai tree sliced half

Dazed, another blade?

[Whele]

Title: My Grandma the Prankster
"These grapes taste great Grandma," I foolishly said.
She replied, "Too bad those were actually EYEBALLS WOO OOH WOOOOOOH"
"And also I'm a ghost," she added.

[Happy487]

My girlfriend got mad at me today.
She told yelled and told me to go away.
I don't really want to go back into her walls.