by Scott Newton
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September 11, 2006

No One To Hear- 100 WORD STORIES WEEK 15 - CHALLENGE

May 21, 2008 12:02 PM EDT
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The following is my submission for 100 word stories, week 15, themed "One whole year".

 

 

Major Limbaugh screamed, shaking as the echo faded through the unsympathetic hull. Mars was behind her now, Hellas fading in the view port. The most dangerous work was done but in the void, the Majors heart pounded.

 

She'd had no time for anything but the mission. No time for the sound of Shamus banging desperately on the outer skin, a solar flare ripping him with radiation. No time for the intensity of walking alone on Mars. No time to feel.

 

What was left now though? The void, freed of it's parts now looked like what it was, one whole year.

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Comments: 34

penni d. May 21, 2008, 12:19pm EDT
I love scifi!!
Amy H. May 21, 2008, 12:36pm EDT
LOL Judi thats really funny. Not Scott, never. LOL
Good article Scott
Donald M. May 21, 2008, 12:58pm EDT
Good drabble.
Scott Newton May 21, 2008, 2:51pm EDT
Jessica, it's about the return trip of the first manned flight to Mars. Oh and I've seen you come up with some good stuff in way less than 100 words.
Parul S. May 21, 2008, 3:03pm EDT
Wow Scott what a perfect description.....tell me were you the one who went up there?
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' May 21, 2008, 4:46pm EDT
Ahaa!!! a different flavor
Marge H. May 21, 2008, 8:46pm EDT
Fascinating take on the prompt.
Pat M. May 21, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
Great theme Scott, and well done. Love the Sci fi approach.
Alison Pearce May 21, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
Fabulous drabble!!
lynn a. May 22, 2008, 1:07am EDT
Excellent drabble. It completely confirms for me why I am glad to stay right here on Earth.
Austin Cushing May 22, 2008, 2:20am EDT
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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. May 22, 2008, 5:14am EDT
Great, great, great!
Anita R. May 22, 2008, 5:28am EDT
Scott, as a Trekie, let me just say, your drabble is out of this world!
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. May 22, 2008, 10:16am EDT
Dude! The 60s was GOOOD to you! Very unique approach!! :P

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
good drabble!!

nice spin on the theme
Kay M. May 22, 2008, 11:49am EDT
Great drabble and interesting take on the prompt
Donna Hammett-Tooker May 22, 2008, 1:19pm EDT
One of the sorority of Captain Janeway, no doubt.
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. May 22, 2008, 5:37pm EDT
interesting take..
Sheila Deeth May 22, 2008, 9:38pm EDT
Neat tale well told.
Jan S. May 22, 2008, 9:59pm EDT
Wow! Powerful and dark. Excellent!
Jo C. May 23, 2008, 1:45am EDT
Super, a bit eerie, well done!
Stephanie B. May 23, 2008, 10:53am EDT
Space travel is stressful. Perhaps more for Shamus, though...
Scott Newton May 23, 2008, 11:05am EDT
Yeah Shamus had a rough go of it I think. So remember kids, don't fall asleep in a tanning bed or you'll end up like Shamus!
Tracey W. May 23, 2008, 1:56pm EDT
Excellent! Wow, that's enough to drive a person insane, yes? Well written Scott.
Suze P. May 23, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
Great story.. very well done! :O)
Ruthe M. May 23, 2008, 10:09pm EDT
I loved it!
June B. May 23, 2008, 11:19pm EDT
Good Sci-fi drabble Scott.
PEACEOWORK :) May 24, 2008, 11:25am EDT
i like it.
Kristina B. May 24, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
Mars ain't no kinda place to raise your kids, in fact it's cold as hell. Excellent drabble Rocket Man.......
Elise w. Jun 17, 2008, 5:34pm EDT
:-) This is great~*~
Jessie B. Sep 5, 2008, 9:48am EDT
very neat Scot I could feel the panic and the racing heart
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 17, 2008, 1:23pm EDT
Interesting drabble, Scott.
Shelbia C. Sep 13, 2009, 12:26am EDT
great writing

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