The Twilight of Ares - Episode 1
A Microdose of Fiction Series
"Ten seconds. Hanger cleared."
He held his breath as plagued memories threatened to overwhelm him.
"Nine."
Private Gunnarsson saddled his rifle across his thighs.
"Eight."
Thankfully, his suit’s armor shielded the cursed thing's weight.
"Seven."
Gunnarsson flexed against the restraints, trying to maintain circulation.
"Six."
The infernal swarms drifted just beyond the ledge.
"Five."
The Ceres campaign was humanity's final gambit.
"Four."
Their shuttle trembled, and the impact resonance filled his helmet.
"Three."
The Agincourt’s railguns bellowed a response, their roar filling the air-mix atmosphere of the hanger. Soon, all would be silent.
"Two."
He exhaled.
"One."
“Release! God Speed.”
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Author’s Note
Welcome to A Microdose of Fiction, a series of genre fiction micro-stories that offer you an exclusive glimpse into expansive worlds. Every week, new installments and stand-alone adventures, all under 101 words, will transport you to far-flung worlds.
Make sure to check out the most recent releases of the current series, The Final Expedition (launching Friday) and the Twilight of Ares, which will be pinned to my profile (linked here), and prepare to embark on a journey of imagination in bite-sized portions. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures to come!
The next episode of Twilight of Ares will drop on 6/5. Subscribe to get it delivered directly to your feed.
About the Creator
Matthew J. Fromm
Full-time nerd, history enthusiast, and proprietor of arcane knowledge.
Here there be dragons, knights, castles, and quests (plus the occasional dose of absurdity).
I can be reached at [email protected]
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