Faster Than Light
May 16th, 2016 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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When it was just science fiction, faster than light travel was
depicted in terms of sight and sound. Stars would blur into radial
lines, as layers of synthesised sound effects bombarded a 21st century
movie audience.
Now that it’s reality, it’s the smell that dominates. The overpowering
reek of rotten sauerkraut mixed with fecal notes that sticks to you
for weeks.
Harold always dreads an assignment on a new planet, but when you work
in galactic trade you go where the company sends you.
The hotel receptionist sniffs and wrinkles her button nose before
politely enquiring: “Have you travelled far?”
From Guest Contributor Ross Clement
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