Al Newton

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“Back to Square One” by Al Newton

Submitted to Contest #194

“Back at Square One” by Al Newton The spacecraft shot out of the launcher with incredible force, hurtling past the majestic planet rings and towards coordinate 739a. My grip on the armrest tightened as I dug my fingers into the soft fabric, trying to keep myself steady. As I gazed out the window, my vision began to warp and blur. The last clear image I had was her standing in the observatory window of the space station, waving goodbye. Though she wore a brave smile, it was clear that her heart was heavy with the weight of our impending s...

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Recent LA transplant landing in Nashville! Although trained in screenwriting, I just finished my 1st novel. Look forward to read your work and sharing experiences.