A space rescue signal mystery

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**Part One: Among the Stars (Science Fiction)**

Commander Rachel Lawson floated through the dimly lit corridor of the *Argus V*, her footsteps barely audible on the metallic floor. The soft hum of the ship’s engine was the only sound, a comforting constant in the vast emptiness of space. She adjusted her visor, glancing at the control panel embedded in her wris...

“I love it.” I whisper, holding the flowers in my hands. An arrangement of red, pink, and white roses. “Let’s get on.” Iris says, romantically.

We arrive at the restaurant, holding hands. “Reservation for Iris Donalaway.” The server leads us outside, holding two menus.

“This is like a dream.” I say, reading the menu. I glance up to see Iris smiling. “Maybe this is.” Her faces drops into this dea...

Have you ever had a piercing headache that makes you feel like your head will explode?

That’s how Kona feels right about now.

How is she supposed to concentrate on extrapolations when her mind is blended up in a blender?

“Kona, are you with us?” The screeching voice of her teacher shoots pins into her skull. “Can I go to the nurse?”

The teacher waves her to the door, and she gratefully take...

Beaker Park sat nestled amongst blocks and blocks of residences, many of which were painted quaint and faded shades of blue, red, tan, and yellow, always wrapped in white trim. The old oak tree, which was perched mostly still in the middle of the field, was a beacon in the neighborhood. Sure, there were other trees in the 5-acre park, and there was the HOA-conforming landscaping around many of the...

Weeks after weeks Skye lost track of how long his been locked in the warehouse the same thing happens every time torture

Day and night it only stops when it’s time for food it’s barely enough. Skye is dragged back into the chair the torturer asks the same question

“Where are the weapon plans.”

The torturer looked into Skye’s tired eyes

“I will not comply.”

Skye responded once again the ...

I walked over to him and stabbed him, his mouth filling with blood. I allowed him one kiss to the one he loved most. I checked another one off my list. Only one more kill until I could live easy. I checked my tablet for the information on my next victim. I stumbled back. My next victim was my best friend. The one who took me to prom instead of the girl he wanted to make me feel better. The one who...

“Stop,” I scream over my shoulder. Never mind my pleas, he chases anyways. My eyes dart wildly, my head spinning as I search for an escape.

“What did I tell you?” He roars, rushing forwards. I duck narrowly, grabbing at a limb to steady myself before I hit the damp, chilled ground.

“Ah-“ I catch myself with my palms and roll away from him, leaping to my feet like a hare and darting through the b...

He cupped my face gently with his calloused hands and looked deeply into my eyes. He was close enough that I could study all the fine lines and imperfections of his face. I could see the flecks of brown embedded in his green irises. I felt captivated in his spell with just one look. He stared into my face like he was trying to memorize it, almost with a certain air of despair. It was as if he was...

A pink ribbon is tied in her short golden brown hair, she must have tied it in haste as it looks half undone as she takes coffee orders from the line in haste. She seems anxious today, her voice is more shrill than usual, her hands shake as she types the orders and her name tag is ascrew: Aurora. Even her eyes dart around nervously as I watch her.

I wonder if she's expecting someone, or afraid o...

I held your hand

While you spoke with a doctor

I looked at him and smiled

He looked at me worriedly

You took a bottle of candy from him

And we were on our way

I am now fifteen

Trapped on my bed

My legs don’t work anymore

Neither do my thoughts

I never felt happy anymore

Not since I met that worried doctor

I felt closed in

Like a dog in a kennel

The rats drove me crazy

They made me g...