Burst Fiction
An active e-zine of one shot short stories, around 1000 characters in length, set in near contemporary times preferably, with scifi tendencies.
Curated by Erik Chevalier.
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An active e-zine of one shot short stories, around 1000 characters in length, set in near contemporary times preferably, with scifi tendencies.
Curated by Erik Chevalier.
Visit the new main site!.
Mobile?
“Journal Entry 24 Neauvebre
This will be my final entry. I will no longer record my thoughts and reactions, as I have decided I am not coming back.
I understand your reactions and the mission’s goals. I will finish this project as intended. But my mind is made up.
Fifty-one months of solitude has locked me into a pattern, a pattern I have been falling into for my entire life. This is a pattern I wish to continue.
The ship is self-perpetuating. Air, food, and water can be regenerated for just beyond my foreseeable lifespan. On the acceleration orbit that would bring be back to Dela Sebras, I intend to use the atmosphere of Bena Huana to brake and bring myself into a high orbit, orbit once while braking further with remaining fuel, and coming to a geosynchronous orbit on the far side, intentionally stranding myself. I will have my peace at last.
Give the Planetary Director my thanks for personally recommending me for this mission. I am proud to serve the homeworld.
Monaco out.”
by tekisui