The secret key
They were teleported to Ancient Earth
A Drabble
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The document, encased in glass, revealed faded ink and broken edges. In the excavation tent, the archaelogists stared at the symbols with curiosity.
“Can you translate it?” Lucy Donovan’s assistant, Jonathan, asked as if he were afraid to disturb the ancient artifact.
“No need for that,” Lucy claimed whilst pressing her palm onto the glass.
Suddenly, the world shifted.
The tent vanished, replaced by an alien-looking stone chamber; a voice boomed in her mind: “The Keeper returns.”
Jonathan’s breath stopped for a second.
“This wasn’t a document. It was a key,” said Lucy showing a triumphant Cheshire Cat's grin.
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Susan Fourtané
Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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