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Stick

(8 stories)

He listened keenly as another thump followed by a whirr drifted down through the house. Just what was going on up there? @130story

There was something very unnerving about the man, his insincere smile, his wild darting eyes. "Going up?" He asked with a grimace. @130story

'Damn ..look at them all growing up..' said Syra watching zygote turn to foetus turn to baby turn to toddler before her very eyes @130story

He nodded in acknowledgment of her victory in this deal but, as he strode away, she knew she would have to up her game next time. @130story

As the gigantic ship takes off, captain Shiva ponders, "It is not going to be easy to relocate entire human race to a new planet" @130story

Hereyes opened,realisation of events to come that day filtered into her conscious thoughts. Flutters of excitement waved over her @130story

Pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; then it's time to get to sea as soon as I can. @130story

Panicking. Disoriented. She twisted violently in the frigid water, desperately looking for a way up to the surface, to air. @130story

Stick” by hill79, 28 Oct 13