Twilight of Ares - Episode Two
A Microdose of Fiction series
Twilight of Ares - Episode One
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“400 out.”
The cockpit comms crackled to life, replacing the silence of deep space.
Given the choice between flying this can and getting spaced, Gunnarsson would hit the airlock control himself.
“Contacts. Scope’s painted red.”
“Stay sharp. 300.”
He imagined Rodriguez praying next to him. Whatever keeps you breathing kid.
“Aye Cap. Lancers coming off port. Watch their ions.”
“Escorts down. 150 – shit target lock.”
Damn, they didn’t last long. Wasted hardware.
“Shaking.”
“Too late, ordnance released.”
“Hang on lads, hard braking burn.”
“50–”
The shuttle bucked below him, and Gunnarsson barely tensed before the spin G’s knocked him out.
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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 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!
The next episode of Twilight of Ares will drop on 6/12. 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).
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