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Final Notice

Regarding Arrival, Memory Activation, and the Absence of Earth

By Emilie TurnerPublished 15 days ago 1 min read

PUBLIC NOTICE // SHIPWIDE ANNOUNCEMENT

Attention all passengers!

Please remain calm.

This vessel has come

to the end of its path.

Not a failure.

Not an error.

An arrival.

There is no return trajectory.

There never was.

A reminder:

Waking may hurt.

You may feel lost

tight in the chest,

with quiet certainty

that something has gone missing.

This is expected.

It will not pass.

Please note:

Earth is no longer available.

It cannot be found on any map.

Do not search the stars for it.

Do not ask the crew

to explain what is already gone.

Warning:

Only one other crew

remains on the ship.

Memory systems are now accessible.

Engagement will restore:

who you were,

why you chose this,

who stayed awake

while you slept.

Please be advised:

once remembering begins

there is no pause,

no reversal,

no emergency exit.

If distress occurs,

seek comfort in what remains:

shared oxygen,

shared warmth,

shared silence.

Final notice:

You are not alone.

You were never meant to be alone.

This announcement will not repeat.

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About the Creator

Emilie Turner

I’m studying my Masters in Creative Writing and love to write! My goal is to become a published author someday soon!

I have a blog at emilieturner.com and I’ll keep posting here to satisfy my writing needs!

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶6 days ago

    Excellent entry to the challenge. Thought provoking.

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