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The Man That Watched It Go [A Short Story]

Short Story

Charles F. King-an Astronaut stationed on the moon-expresses his thoughts and regrets through Log Entries as he finds out the Earth will end in the weeks to come. This is a Science Fiction short story that had to be written under 4,000 words for a c...

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Log Entry: 27

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PERSONAL LOG ENTRY: 27
CHARLES F. KING
August 29th, 2089
LUNAR STATION (USLS)
Occupation: 1
DAYS SINCE ARRIVAL: 281
TIME: 8:03 PM (EST TIME)

                          
Four of the crewmembers on ISS are departing from the station. They're all leaving to go see their families. The two that remain are Jake and Rachel. I assume Jake stayed because of similar reasons with me, but I have no idea why Rachel would stay. Hers was a big surprise for me and the crewmembers on board, even for Jake. 

                          
As for me, I stayed. They insisted on me returning, but I saw no point in doing so. I believe I'm fine on the station. I have food, unlimited source of solar energy, and a good distance from Earth. I've been sending non-stop to Miranda, but she hasn't replied. Every time I open up my inbox, my heart sinks to find no messages from her. I wish she could just send me something. I could really use someone else's words other than the perverted one of Jake. This is King, logging off.
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