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Reload

Starlighttucker

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Reads 27
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Starlighttucker

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Reload is a flash fiction about what humanity would do with the ability to manipulate other planets. The theme of Reedsy's weekly short story contest on August 31st was flash fiction, meaning the story had to be under 1500 words. This piece was inspired by my astronomy class. 

Prompt: "I'll be brief," they said, and you knew it meant a speech was coming.All Rights Reserved

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