Delia Strange

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“Gift To The World” by Delia Strange

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #111

Hors d’oeuvres on silver platters were carried around the room by white gloved hands. Dr Tina Merriman, dressed in a glittering emerald gown and holding a flute of champagne, looked down at the crowd below. Perhaps two hundred people were assembled on the street, punching fists into the air or holding signs with misspelt phrases. Dr Mark Abbot joined her side and glanced at the crowd before tipping his wine glass in her direction. “This is the thanks we get for the gift we gave to the world.” “They’re angry because they’re frightened.” “A...

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New Zealander in Australia, breathing science fiction while living an ordinary life.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #111
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