Message #63A

by J.C. Gunn

John was playing the role of a University student as he had done for decades. One day before her graduation, he made a strange request of Andrea, who was a brilliant undergraduate in Physics. What did he want from the young woman years before she would be a crew member on Earth's first starship?

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Published June 19, 2024

About the author

J.C. Gunn writes Science Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Historic Fiction, and screenplays based on his original works. In order to prepare for his career as a writer, he received degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Physics and then spent 24 years flying fighter jets for the USAF. He and his wife live in the mountains of North America almost exactly halfway from the Equator to the North Pole.

Reviews

[William S.]

Predictable

Yes, this is a very short story. The ending is even telegraphed almost from the start. Nevertheless, it's an amusing telling that captures the imagination. One should always fulfill one's promise for lives may hang in the balance.