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The Mushroom Cloud

That sip of beer

By Bruce Curle `Published 3 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Warren Curle 2022, Popkum, B.C.

Cellphones, televisions, computers and radio all blasted out the ELERT at nearly the exact moment. No one believed their leader when he threatened a nuclear war, but it had come.

Thomas stepped out of his door chaos reigned, as cars pulled out of driveways. But where to go? A moment later the mushroom cloud appeared in the distance. Thomas sipped his beer, as the burning wind came.

Authors Note

Thank you for reading my very short story.

Bruce Curle

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Bruce Curle `

Greetings! I’m a Canadian writer, certified Life Coach, and actor with a passion for storytelling, creativity, and versatility.

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