From a Distant Star

by Karen McQuestion

“Oh no, it is believable,” Scout said. “I can tell you that it is real and it happened, so you can believe it.”

“You can believe it,” Scout said. “It did happen.”

“This is a very odd planet,”

“Why did you turn the gun sideways before you pulled the trigger?” I asked. “Oh!” His face brightened. “I learned that from a movie. That is known as the kill shot.” “I don’t think it’s any more accurate that way,” I said. “I know, but it looks cooler.”