Category: Short Story
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Clear Skies
A lively rain pours over the upstairs neighbour’s balcony. Half drawn curtains obscure the light. A half-dressed man lays on a mattress on the floor. His head falls in the centre of the room. No furniture obscures his vision down the hall. Possessive droplets drip of a ginger-haired woman. He watches through the pane of…
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Meteor – Part 3
“Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty,” The Admiral left his office as soon as his phone call ended. His office overlooked the command room. “Code omega. Head for Tio!” the Admiral yelled with all his might. The massive Star commander vessel that led the emperors’ fleet fittingly named Olympus turned and entered hyperspace. “How long will…
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Meteor – Part 2
“As you can see, Admiral, the remaining crew from the Atropos III sent these moments before the ship self-destructed.” said a tall, balding man wearing the signature blue republic navy uniform. “In the emperors’ name, I order you, Captain Leon Pascal, to locate, examine, then destroy that meteor.” “Thank you, Sir,” replied Captain Pascal. The…
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Meteor – Part 1
Captain log 303: Today marks the 300th day since we saw anything. We head into uncharted space—no known planets or stars. The morale is good still. I knew hiring a good cook would be worth it. My Lieutenant has put in a request for a video Transmission with his wife. They were expecting when we…
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Poohsticks
Four local children planned to have a Poohsticks competition. On the footbridge in the middle of St Joseph’s park. The bridge went over a small river. The first two of the four to arrive were the Twins. Timmy and Ellie. Their eyes fixed on the village clock over the park’s wall.The third to arrive was…
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Sushi
Every day same sushi different customers. A tall dark-haired woman just ordered a double portion of spicy tuna rolls to go. I wouldn’t normally approach a customer like this. My hands are getting clammy “excuse me, could I get your number?”. She stares blankly a smile creeping in the corner of her mouth. “That’s sweet…
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Ice Cream
Saturday 10 AM. The sky is clear and the sun is out. All I want to do today is sit indoors and watch old movies. Roommates feeling under the weather so I’m going to leave him be. Comfy shorts and a vest, the living room is mine. 60-inch TV, my dad’s DVD collection. Going to…
Conor Cartmell 