Twilight of Ares - Episode Ten
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“Warning, Puncture Detected.”
At least one rib pierced his lung, likely two.
The monstrosity’s clawed outgrowth compressed him against the wall while rows of razor-sharp teeth snapped at his helmet, barely held off by his gauntleted forearm.
A maul-like growth lashed out, missing him by centimeters, and tore through the station wall. The maul recoiled, and Gunnarsson watched a shower of sparks follow.
He tensed, ripped the hose from his hip, and flailed it wildly. No flames erupted, but Gunnarsson could feel the immense heat even through his suit's insulation.
The disgusting monstrosity bellowed an inaudible roar and skittered away.
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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. 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, 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 Fromm
Full-time nerd, history enthusiast, and proprietor of random knowledge. The best way to find your perfect story is to write it yourself.
Here there be dragons, and knights, and castles, and quests for entities not wishing to be found.
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Too close for comfort there! Onward, I guess!
Damn! Close call indeed!!! Thank you.