The world you grew up in no longer exists
You’re living in a cyberpunk novel now. But as we travel into the dark future, we see glimmers of hope just over the horizon. So don’t worry. Just keep reading the story.
Meet Zackary
Zackary Russell is writing a supernatural sci-fi novel set in the near-future. He focuses on humanity’s search for transcendent meaning in a world ruled by advanced technology. A fifth-generation Texan, Zackary calls the Lone Star State home with his wife and four children. Learn more.
Free short story: “Luminous Matter”
A team of dark matter scientists are afraid to know what, or who, they captured.
FANTASTICAL TRUTH PODCAST
“In the Fantastical Truth podcast from Lorehaven, hosts E. Stephen Burnett and Zackary Russell explore fantastical stories for God’s glory and apply their wonders to the real world Jesus calls us to serve.”
LOREHAVEN ARTICLES BY ZACKARY RUSSELL
“Lorehaven helps fans of all ages explore fantastical stories for God’s glory.”
How to Terraform the Internet For God’s Glory
Christians can renew the web by gathering around the stories we love.
New Intelligence Report Exposes Shocking Alien Phenomena: Human Humility
Investigators show a hazy picture of UFOs, giving Christians a chance to bring our blurred alien beliefs into sharp resolution.
I’ll Show You How Deep The Internet Darkness Goes
Cyberpunk stories from the 1990s prepared me for the real-life dystopian online world of the 2020s.
Marvel with Me at the Internet’s Origin Story
Before social media’s invasion, I was blessed to enjoy discovery and fun adventures on the wild digital frontier.
I Can’t Wait to Borrow Books from New Earth’s Library
After the Resurrection, I plan to keep enjoying what I do now: fantastic reading.
Why Our Dreams May Tell Stories As We Sleep
I’ve always been fascinated by the tales we see behind our own eyes.
How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good
We can love villains when they reveal our brokenness and lead us to God’s grace.
The Villains We Love Only Want Their ‘Freedom’
We like these villains because they embody a type of freedom we long for. A freedom to be your own boss. And everyone else’s.
BABYLON BEE HEADLINES BY ZACKARY RUSSELL
“The Babylon Bee is the world’s best satire site, totally inerrant in all its truth claims. We write satire about Christian stuff, political stuff, and everyday life.”
Sad: This Man’s Parents Named Him ‘Scam Likely’ And Now He Can’t Get Anyone To Answer His Phone Calls
God, I Thank You That I Am Not Like Other White Evangelicals – Op-Ed By David French
John The Baptist Invited To Speak At World Economic Forum On Benefits Of Eating Locusts
What’s That Flying Overhead OH MAN SWEET IT’S A FREAKIN’ HELICOPTER
Brilliant Trump Puts Himself On All Postage Stamps, Forcing Democrats To Push For Abolishing USPS
SIX WORD STORIES BY ZACKARY RUSSELL
The robot harrumphed. “I’m not Daddy.”
Friends don’t let friends time travel.
Another black hole. Sigh. “Kids! Bedtime!”
“Shields up!” “Which button is that?”
“New haircut?” “No, a new skin.”
Insert coin. Receive flamethrower. Have fun!
Miss the golden age of teleportation?
Thankfully, we had a tornado suppressor.
“I’m the clone?!” “Alice! Brain wipe!”