Life discovered on Mars
Final proof that we are not alone
08:00 UTC, Elysium Plains, the tiny blue disc of Terra visible just above the rust-colored horizon.
“I think I’ve found it,” I said over the headset, struggling to crouch down in the cumbersome EVA suit. Peering through the visor into a tiny crevice in the rock, I could clearly see the microscopic mollusc-like organisms. Final proof that there was life on Mars. I wished I had a partner here to collect samples.
“Whatcha lookin’ at buddy?”
Looking behind, it wasn’t the voice that startled me, so much as the inquisitive green face and sprawling tentacles of its owner.
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Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (5)
That's what you get when you're viewing a world through fossil-eyesed.
Haha, and here they are looking for mollusks, lol. This was a quick one but very interesting. I was ready for more.
One of the first scenes from the first 'Alien' movie. That is what this one reminded me of after I read it. Good work bringing back a very nasty scene.
Hahahahahahaha I would have fainted 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I adore how absolutely casual the alien is. Made me laugh. Well done :)