“Welcome to Earth!”
His hands were sweaty and he fidgeted his feet. He was wearing a very nice blue suit. Even though the night was cool and he had taken a shower in the military tent, his armpits were wet. In his mind, he rehearsed his short welcome speech. Suddenly, the door of the spaceship opened. The strong light from within blinded him. All soldiers around took their positions. Then, the strange-looking alien came down the ramp, crawled to him and extended its viscous tentacle. With fear and disgust, he took the tentacle in a strange imitation of a handshake.
“Welcome to Earth!”
9 Comments
3/5/2024 12:50:24 pm
I say that to myself every time I finish writing. "Welcome to earth." Has a nice ring and says a lot. I like your story.
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David Luna
3/5/2024 01:13:12 pm
Thank you for your kind words. I just try to have fun. I believe that's what life is about.
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tony
3/5/2024 01:00:35 pm
Oops. Stephen Hawking said this wouldn't work out so well--for us.
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David Luna
3/5/2024 01:15:59 pm
Indeed. I tried to go for a 50s Sci-fi flavor, kind of silly and naive. :)
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Pamela Kennedy
3/5/2024 01:26:22 pm
I can't imagine being in that man's position....
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David
3/5/2024 01:52:59 pm
Yes. The advantage of fiction. You can experience things from afar and safe.
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Cheryl Dahlstrand
3/5/2024 06:47:37 pm
Clever use of title to enhance a clever story!
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David Luna
3/5/2024 10:26:37 pm
Thank you for your kind words. I tried to imagine the most extraordinary first day on the job for anybody.
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Sue Clayton
5/5/2024 06:59:19 am
Perhaps the alien was disgusted and fearful of the human so the words "welcome to earth" would have been welcome.
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