Twilight of Ares - Episode Four
A Microdose of Fiction Series
Twilight of Ares - Episode Two
Twilight of Ares - Episode Three
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The domes of Hadfield station, humanity's tenth wonder, reflected the Armageddon above. Gunnarsson’s adrenaline-fueled brain calculated four clicks to the nearest access point.
“-ck it…anyone alive out there?”
“Gunnarsson here, Chalk Four is down.”
“Shit, someone survived that?”
“Yessir. Don’t we have some liberating to do?”
“Aye, we’ll circle to you. Chalk Two over.”
“Copy.”
Gunnarsson leaned against the wreck and stared into the void. It would be beautiful if it weren't on fire.
He saw it pop its head above the lip crater above.
Inhaling, Gunnarsson zeroed in on the grotesque barked skin of the closest Gray.
For Rodriguez.
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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. I hope that these stories will provide entertainment while you sip your coffee and start your day on an adventurous note.
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Great microfiction, will try and check out the whole series. Love the image you used as well
Excellent! Love the concept and the minimalism of it all!
I love this! Such a vivid setting, very well done to create such an immersive piece of microfiction!
Ooh, getting into the setting a bit on this one! Another great snippet!
Another engaging dose! Great artwork as well. I need to checkout Midjourney.