A Story A Day Challenge 2025 – A Leap Backwards Part 8

The comm lines were silent for the usual amount of time, but it felt like an eternity. The virus wasn’t intelligent. Not that any scientist could determine, but the Shamblers seem to be coordinated in some way.

Especially the ones on this world.

“Negative, Captain. All has remained on standby lockdown per you and Captain Harding’s orders.”

Richard let out a breath while Robert cursed in relief.

“Begin launch sequence. We’ll be on the bridge in two minutes,” Richard said as he and Robert removed their suits.

“You think something’s changed too, don’t you?” Robert asked.

“Something is way off.”