A fellow blogger issued a short, short story challenge based on a photo he posted on his site, and I decided to answer it, with a science fiction theme, of course. Here is my post, along with a link back to the original site and story.
Footprints in the Sand
Captain Drake stood a short distance from his crew as they took readings from the surface of the deserted planet. They had landed near the remnants of a small settlement which was overgrown with vegetation and lacking any signs of human life. They would analyze air, water, bacterial content- anything that could explain the disappearance of the colonists. So far, they had found nothing.
Drake stepped away from his crew, toward the nearby sea. Near the edge of the water he spotted a set of footprints, made by bare feet, along with a circular impression that might have been left by a cane.
The footprints seemed to go directly into the sea, as if the person had simply walked into the water and disappeared, but where was their owner now? These tracks in the sand might be the last testament of those who once lived here.
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Great take!
The deserted planet was not long ago inhabited… for the prints to still be there. Maybe it is not deserted after all!
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Thanks Dale. Maybe it’s not deserted. Might be fun to explore.
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That’s what’s fun about these short story challenges; it gives us the opportunity to leave things open for interpretation!
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Hmmm …. an eerie feeling. Then again, that is what sci-fi is all about. I like it!!!! … and thanks for joining us … and I see the crazy lady from French Canada found her way here … She’s my official maitre’D for my gatherings.
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PS: Are you still in Cincinnati?
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Thank you!
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Wonderful! Thank you!
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Oh my, Amy! I’m like “noooo stooooop” and “don’t do it”! This is what’s going through my head. Great writing, with a chill factor included 😉
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Thanks, Christy.
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