A Story A Day Challenge 2025 – A Leap Backwards Part 18

Richard entered their lab and the lights automatically activated, highlighting the clean and orderly manner they conducted themselves.

It never ceased to amaze him how quickly things could change. One minute they’re on a dusty planet full of carnage and death, and the next they’re surrounded by the quiet solitude of space and their ship.

He stripped off his suit and activated the shower. He wasn’t exactly delaying things, but he wanted to wash away the dirty feel of the planet.

The report wouldn’t take long. “We’re fucked,” came to mind as the perfect summarization to attach to their files.