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.
Make sure to check out the most recent releases of the current series, The Final Expedition and the Twilight of Ares, both of 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!
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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).
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