APRIL 2024 SCIENCE FICTION MICROSTORY CONTEST (Comments only)

[Jot]

Theme (brought to you by Jack McDaniel): Alien(s) crash land in a remote location only to meet a very atypical "human".

The "human" part meaning they could be a fantasy type character such as a werewolf, vampire, or maybe just some strange dude like a circus clown.

[Paula]

lol funny tale, Jeremy--loved it

[Jeremy]

Some ETs would gladly pay you tomorrow for a hamburger today. :)

[Justin]

Good story Jeremy!

[Jeremy]

Gracias!

[Paula]

Oh such a visually appealing ending, Tom (and that's all I can say of it without giving it away); it reminds me of the unforgettable "classic" imagery of one of the first sf stories I read. Well shaped story!

[Jot]

Be out for a few days up in Niagara Falls. Perhaps it will give me an idea for an alien story... Enjoy

[Jeremy]

Enjoy the eclipse!

[Paula]

Oh wow--enjoy the trip, Jot!

[Tom]

Paula wrote: "Oh such a visually appealing ending, Tom (and that's all I can say of it without giving it away); it reminds me of the unforgettable "classic" imagery of one of the first sf stories I read. Well sh..."

Thank you, Paula!

[Tom]

Jot wrote: "Be out for a few days up in Niagara Falls. Perhaps it will give me an idea for an alien story... Enjoy"

Enjoy the view, Jot.

[Jot]

Got it see it. Niagara Falls area was overcast the day of the eclipse, so we woke up early and drove to Burlington Vermont where Kelly's cousin lives, directly under the center of totality. Weather was good (not 100% clear), but certainly clear enough to see the chorona and a mass ejection out the bottom of the sun. What a sight!

[Jot]

Anyone feel the east coast earthquake? We were still driving up toward Buffalo and missed it.

[Jot]

Got my story up. Under the weather with what seems to be covid, so taking off today to rest. Hate this bug.

[Jeremy]

Beautiful writing Jot. Very atmospheric (pun intended).

Feel better!

[Tom]

Intriguing imagery and concepts, Jot.

'Hope your health improves.

[Jot]

Feeling better, thanks

[Jot]

Dang, only a day left with only three stories.

[Jack]

Sorry, my daughter just had a baby - first grandchild - and I am swamped. So, I am doubtful

[Jeremy]

Congratulations Jack!

[Jot]

Congrats Jack. That's awesome!

[Jeremy]

Moving story Greg.

I think with some tiny edits, you might be able to get rid of some of the hard scene switches (i.e. "---"), which would make it flow even better than it currently does.

[Justin]

Jack wrote: "Sorry, my daughter just had a baby - first grandchild - and I am swamped. So, I am doubtful"

Congratulations Jack!!

[Paula]

Jot wrote: "Got it see it. Niagara Falls area was overcast the day of the eclipse, so we woke up early and drove to Burlington Vermont where Kelly's cousin lives, directly under the center of totality. Weather..."

So glad you got to see it, Jot! I was able to catch the 2017 total solar eclipse--northern edge of the zone of totality was about an hour's drive from here. As totality arrives--and during--is an amazing, unique experience no matter how much one has read or seen images in advance.
I hope you are well again now, or soon!

[Paula]

Jack wrote: "Sorry, my daughter just had a baby - first grandchild - and I am swamped. So, I am doubtful"

OH marvelous! Congratulations, Jack! Glad for you and for the whole family!

[Tom]

Jack wrote: "Sorry, my daughter just had a baby - first grandchild - and I am swamped. So, I am doubtful"

Congratulations on the blessed event and the addition to your family.

[Jot]

feeling good now, thanks

[Jot]

will post the results soon

[Jack]

thanks you all! Sorry I couldn't get anything done for a story. Got busy with the baby and work.

[Paula]

Jack wrote: "thanks you all! Sorry I couldn't get anything done for a story. Got busy with the baby and work."

Well, of course! Super-congratulations on the grandbaby!