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This week's snippet is from a scifi short story working title: "Sporulators". Luke Eastwold, the pilot, speaks first here, talking to Lars, the agronomist.
This week's snippet is from a scifi short story working title: "Sporulators". Luke Eastwold, the pilot, speaks first here, talking to Lars, the agronomist.
Here we go...
“What do you think? With the far-rings settlements given up
on thirty years ago, ships passing close enough to catch comm signals have been
scarce. Still, don’t you think they’d have a loop transmitting? I don’t think
anyone’s home. ”
Lars furrowed his brow. “Minimal communication has been
the expected, and that causes little concern for the Department of Ethical and
Sustainable Agriculture...”
Luke cut him off. “Minimal? That, I could understand, but according to my flight
contract with DESA, communication has been nonexistent.”
“We’re sure there’s a good reason for it.”
What works and what doesn't? I'm
grateful for every bit of feedback you share.
The reasons may be understandable, but I kinda doubt they're 'good.'
ReplyDelete:-) A wise man you are. :-) Thanks, Ed!
DeleteThis Lars guy sounds like a bit of a pompous *$$. I wonder what it would take to actually cause some concern :)
ReplyDeleteHehe... The concern will come. ;-) Thanks, Ian. :-)
DeleteNow, I'm wondering too. Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteStay tuned. Thanks, Fallon! :-)
DeleteThere are many reasons why there is no communication. Always best to check for life if that can be done safely. I'm curious to read more. :)
ReplyDeleteNext on their list--to search for life. :-) Thanks, Jess!
DeleteI don't know if you read Gemina. But I'm getting that feel from this snipped.#wewriwa
ReplyDeleteI did not. I hadn't heard of it until I read your comment today. SO, doing what any curious author would do, I went and checked it out. :-) I have not stopped smiling since! :-D What a cool comparison! Thank you, Trin!
DeleteA good reason? Unlikely!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Spot on. There's a reason, but... Thanks, Aurora!
DeleteThe situation is intriguing! Can't wait for more :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Veronica! :-)
DeleteIntriguing. Can'r wait for more
ReplyDeleteThanks, Naomi! :-)
Delete"We're sure there's a good reason for it"? Doesn't sound very ethical to me. Intriguing snippet.
ReplyDeleteHaha! That Lars is part of DESA and that includes the word "Ethical" is rather ironic. :-) Thanks, Alexis!
DeleteI'm curious to know the reason. :) Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteNot till the end of the story, but I do drop hints along the way! :-) Thanks,Karen!
DeleteHmmmmm! Reasons he already knows and hasn't shared? Makes me wonder . . .
ReplyDeleteYou are an intuitive soul! Thanks, Nancy :-)
DeleteAre they sure? ;)
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but soon. Thanks, Amy! :-)
DeleteWell, it they're sure there's a good reason, then it's fine. What happened to 'better safe than sorry?'
ReplyDeleteThey have to investigate and that means boots on the ground. :-) Eastwold is cautious. Pride won't come before his safety. Thanks, Caitlin. :-)
DeleteThis is a very intriguing start and certainly makes me want to read on!
ReplyDeleteNeat! Thanks, Hywela! :-)
DeleteI'd feel a little apprehensive myself. I think you conveyed the uncertainty very nicely.
ReplyDeleteNice words to read! Thanks, Elaine :-)
DeleteMost intriguing. Are the people in the settlement all dead?
ReplyDeletePerhaps. They have to check it out. Thanks, Christiane!
DeleteLack of communication suggests either death or faulty communication equipment. I wonder which one it is? Maybe there's someone there and they just don't have a means to signal anyone. Intriguing story so far.
ReplyDeleteThat s a mystery. :-) Thanks, Jenna!
DeleteGood tension and curiosity - why are they communicating?? Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tweet, Daryl. They have to check on this settlement. :-)
DeleteI also suspect the reasons for noncommunication aren't very positive. I'm imagining a lone survivor, or small band of survivors.
ReplyDeleteOr worse. :-) Thanks for visiting, Carrie-Anne
DeleteGreat snippet. Raises all kinds of questions. Lars sounds like a piece of work. I'm curious about him.
ReplyDeleteHe really is. I reckon he must be redeemed. :-) Thanks for visiting, Diane.
DeleteFantastic snippet! I have been MIA, so of course I have questions.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Siren. It's good to "see" you again! :-)
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