“It’s ready. Transferring now,” says the VR technician.
“Thanks,” I say, studying the new data floating in my vision.
I equip a well-worn headset.
Ripples of code give way to a silent darkness, only a lone light shines from behind onto icy ground. I’m pulled along by a gradual acceleration, subtle but present.
A chunk of ice breaks and passes by amongst shimmering dust.
I watch it disappear.
Behind, I see the ship, my body somewhere inside, on the bridge, watching this drone study this icy world.
“Now we can walk on comets,” I say, taking a step.
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This piece is inspired by the Carrot Ranch’s weekly Flash Fiction challenge:
February 15, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story on ice. It can be an event on ice, a game on ice or a drink on ice. Go where the prompt leads you.
Respond by February 20, 2018, to be included in the compilation (published February 21). Rules are here. All writers are welcome!
Cool!
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Thanks! 😁
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Wow! So many breakthroughs in technology and yet creating a compelling story in just 99 words. I love where you took the prompt!
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Thanks Charli! I’m excited for where technology is taking us all. I wonder what the next prompt will conjure up.
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It’s fun to watch where the prompt takes you in your writing!
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This was a great story, Rebecca, and I think what I liked about it the most was how visual it was. I also liked that it gave me that feeling of awe with unknown possibilities.
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Thanks for your kind words Michael, I’m glad you enjoyed it and got to experience what I admire most about space and future technology. It’s a spectacular thing.
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