Category: Words
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At the Edge of the Universe…
“The edge of our known universe…” Edith pondered as she looked out to the horizon, taking a sip of lemonade whilst taking a break from filming. Malcolm sat in the foldable chair beside her, admiring a different view. “You’re doing it again,” Edith smiled, without altering her gaze “I can feel your eyes, you know?”…
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Thirsty Work
The recovery crew finally managed to remove the large slab of rock which had been blocking their access; it had taken many hours over many weeks, sometimes chipping away at the dense surface just to make a small hole that gave their power drills something to work into instead of merely slipping across the surface.…
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Confetti
“Now look distant, as though you have something on your mind… an old memory that has resurfaced… or even a long-lost love… a soul mate… yes… that’s it… perfect!” The photographer clicked away with his camera; Edith sat in her chair, the painted backdrop behind giving a good impression they were outside instead of in…
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On and On and On…
Sensors repaired, Sam made his way through the tangled web of cables in the control room underbelly to the elevator array; his morning checks had picked up the level indicators were only indicating even numbers. He rewired the circuitry after finding the right side of the array burned out, and then repaired the hole in…
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Lady in Waiting
“I’m ready to do your hair and make-up,” the lady with the immaculate make-up herself said as she popped her head around the door of the slightly darkened star dressing room caravan, “that is, if you’re ready yourself, Miss F.” “Yes, I’m ready,” Edith interrupted sharply, “I’ve been ready for over an hour, but that’s…
The Mansionic Perspective 