CHILD-SIZED

 CHILD-SIZED

As the ship slowed they watched the countryside recede on large screens, then a green face peered round the door and its owner was pushed into the room.

“He’s so small!” Fredo exclaimed.

The alien backed against the door as the children surrounded him.

“He’s frightened of our size,” said Shoda.

“They should have checked before they kidnapped us,” Fredo said, studying a keyboard. “I think we can work this out. Shoda, take the other control.”

Their parents held their breath and prayed as young fingers danced over child-sized keys.

Seeing himself un-observed, the alien slipped out of the room. 

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By popular demand, this is a continuation of the story I began two weeks ago, so if you missed the first two episodes, feel free to look in my blog archive. Thanks to Na'ama Yehuda for the image prompt, and to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers on her blog https://rochellewisoff.com/  If you fancy reading other stories, or even joining our small but select group, click on the frog on her page.