#CarrotRanchFlashFiction – Comet
Charli Mill’s prompt for this weeks is as follow:
August 16, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a comet. You can consider how it features into a story, influences a character, or creates a mood. Go where the prompt leads.
Here is my entry:
From the small window of the rocket, it looked like an enormous snowball. Comprised of frozen gases, rock and dust, it was the size of a small town. The astronauts realized with horror that there was no escaping it. The rocket lay directly in its path.
As the frozen ball’s orbit brought it closer to the sun, it obliterated the rocket, ending its urgent mission immediately. The comet heated up, releasing dust and gas which formed a glowing head and long trailing tail. The people of Earth rejoiced in its beauty, not realising the loss they had just suffered.
By Robbie Cheadle
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Sometimes we don’t realize all the costs of the beauty we see. Nice story.
Thank you, Frank.
Clever response, Robbie. Space travel wouldn’t be much fun if hit by a comet.
Thank you, Norah. No, it wouldn’t be a great way to end your trip.
Oh wow, very creative Robbie!
Thank you, Christy.
Such synchronicity as I read this dear Robbie.. Niburu has been within my own orbit for quite some time.. And I only wish it would end up as gas and dust.. Wishing you well.. And I enjoyed your story Robbie..
Love and Hugs
Really, that is most interesting, Sue. I am not that away of what is going on in the larger universe most of the time unfortunately. I rely on other people to keep me up to date. My Dad is very interested in astronomy and the universe.
Such a poignant tale of loss. Well done, Robbie. <3
Thank you, Colleen. I am pleased you enjoyed it.
What a heart-breaking tragedy and well imagined, Robbie.
Thank you, Charli. I found this prompt a bit more difficult than usual. Isn’t it strange how you have an immediate idea for some and have to work so hard for another.
Very nicely told, Robbie although tragedy struck…Like you I am not really that aware of what goes on in the universe but do find it fascinating when I get glimpses through others 🙂 x
Thank you, Carol. I must admit, Carol, I don’t really know what does on in the universe either. I get updated by my Dad.