Twilight of Ares - Episode Ten
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“Warning, Puncture Detected.”
At least one rib pierced his lung, likely two.
The monstrosity’s clawed outgrowth compressed him against the wall while rows of razor-sharp teeth snapped at his helmet, barely held off by his gauntleted forearm.
A maul-like growth lashed out, missing him by centimeters, and tore through the station wall. The maul recoiled, and Gunnarsson watched a shower of sparks follow.
He tensed, ripped the hose from his hip, and flailed it wildly. No flames erupted, but Gunnarsson could feel the immense heat even through his suit's insulation.
The disgusting monstrosity bellowed an inaudible roar and skittered away.
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Author’s Note
Welcome to A Microdose of Fiction, a series of genre fiction micro-stories that offer you an exclusive glimpse into expansive worlds. Every week, new installments and stand-alone adventures, all under 101 words, will transport you to far-flung worlds. I hope that these stories will provide entertainment while you sip your coffee and start your day on an adventurous note.
Make sure to check out the most recent releases of the current series, The Final Expedition and the Twilight of Ares, both of which will be pinned to my profile, and prepare to embark on a journey of imagination in bite-sized portions. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures to come!
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About the Creator
Matthew J. Fromm
Full-time nerd, history enthusiast, and proprietor of arcane knowledge.
Here there be dragons, knights, castles, and quests (plus the occasional dose of absurdity).
I can be reached at [email protected]
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War made for odd couples. To Private Jim Mclellan, Sepp seemed a good man; better at least than some of the monsters he heard stories of deeper into the Reich. Real monsters. This Sepp almost reminded Jim of his uncle; the one from Wisconsin he met a few times at Weddings.
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Too close for comfort there! Onward, I guess!
Damn! Close call indeed!!! Thank you.