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In desperation, mankind constructs a rescue spaceship to escape a doomed planet. But will it save them? Or will they discover a secret that unravels everything they've ever believed to be true?
A science fiction short story that will challenge you and have you thinking for days after you read it.
Originally part of the anthology A Plague of Dreams, and It exists in a forest call Dreamwood Tales.
This is a short story that also is included in A Plague of Dreams
A science fiction short story that will challenge you and have you thinking for days after you read it.
Originally part of the anthology A Plague of Dreams, and It exists in a forest call Dreamwood Tales.
This is a short story that also is included in A Plague of Dreams
16 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2013
4 people want to read
About the author
John Gregory Hancock
17 books89 followersJohn Gregory Hancock is a storyteller.
A graphic professional for many years (which is one way to tell a story), his graphic journalism garnered international awards, and was nominated for a Pulitzer. He incorporates his visual sense in his ability to spin compelling yarns.
Currently, he has seven books of his own, and has written for The Future Chronicles anthology series, whose titles have hit the overall Amazon Top 10 Bestsellers list. The Immortality Chronicles - a Top 5 SF Anthology and Hot New Release - featured his story 'The Antares Cigar Shoppe', which was also nominated for Best American Science Fiction.
His work has appeared in other anthologies, including; Prep For Doom, Bite-Sized Offerings: Tales & Legends of the Zombie Apocalypse, Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales, and Off the Kuf.
Hancock is not tied to any one genre, but is comfortable in the science fiction/fantasy/horror realm. Even a dash of humor, at times. The foreword to his 'A Plague of Dreams' says it well: "These stories, these lies, these Dreamwood Tales, are dipped in the heady ink of my fevered dreams. They travel unique and varied paths to arrive at your shuttered door. I entreat you to undo the latch and let them in to lie upon your hearth. They will not bite. Except for the ones that do."
He lives with his wife and soul mate (who puts up with him, beyond all logic) and a fantastically brilliant son (who thrashes him soundly in video games -- really, it's no contest). They are hopelessly landlocked in Midwest America, far from ocean or desert. Or glacier, come to that.
Like many of his characters, life has shaped and unshaped him.
His fingers itch to write and so far, luckily, people seem to enjoy the things he offers.
A graphic professional for many years (which is one way to tell a story), his graphic journalism garnered international awards, and was nominated for a Pulitzer. He incorporates his visual sense in his ability to spin compelling yarns.
Currently, he has seven books of his own, and has written for The Future Chronicles anthology series, whose titles have hit the overall Amazon Top 10 Bestsellers list. The Immortality Chronicles - a Top 5 SF Anthology and Hot New Release - featured his story 'The Antares Cigar Shoppe', which was also nominated for Best American Science Fiction.
His work has appeared in other anthologies, including; Prep For Doom, Bite-Sized Offerings: Tales & Legends of the Zombie Apocalypse, Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales, and Off the Kuf.
Hancock is not tied to any one genre, but is comfortable in the science fiction/fantasy/horror realm. Even a dash of humor, at times. The foreword to his 'A Plague of Dreams' says it well: "These stories, these lies, these Dreamwood Tales, are dipped in the heady ink of my fevered dreams. They travel unique and varied paths to arrive at your shuttered door. I entreat you to undo the latch and let them in to lie upon your hearth. They will not bite. Except for the ones that do."
He lives with his wife and soul mate (who puts up with him, beyond all logic) and a fantastically brilliant son (who thrashes him soundly in video games -- really, it's no contest). They are hopelessly landlocked in Midwest America, far from ocean or desert. Or glacier, come to that.
Like many of his characters, life has shaped and unshaped him.
His fingers itch to write and so far, luckily, people seem to enjoy the things he offers.
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June 24, 2019
What an incredible tale!
This story could challenge anyone's belief in their gods. Alternatively, it could challenge non-believers to re-think their stance. For me, it challenged my belief in humanity.
This story could challenge anyone's belief in their gods. Alternatively, it could challenge non-believers to re-think their stance. For me, it challenged my belief in humanity.
May 26, 2014
More masterful science fiction from Hancock, who is rapidly turning me into a fan. What kind of strain and pressure do all of humanity put on our creator every day? This short was an interesting look at humanity overwhelming a singular creator with our demands and prayers on a daily basis. Wonderfully written and quite enjoyable.
December 11, 2019
Brilliant
Well written, compelling and fascinating... I read from beginning to end without stopping and now I want to go find something longer by this author!
Well written, compelling and fascinating... I read from beginning to end without stopping and now I want to go find something longer by this author!
November 28, 2016
This is a quick and fascinating science fiction short story. The author brings this story full circle in a short amount of time. I found myself flying through it and just loving the concept. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to have a great fast read.
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