Reed Peterson

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“The Slip Up” by Reed Peterson

Submitted to Contest #57

Time travel wasn’t exactly what Damien expected; no flashing lights, huge noises, crazy hallucinations. In fact, it was relatively boring. The capsule went dark, save for the overhead light that came on once the safety belts were connected. Over a speaker, he heard: “Sequence initiated. Forward travel destination, 35 years. Scheduled arrival date: July 17, 2055”. His capsule moved slightly, like the feeling of a vehicle accelerating, and seconds later, the opposite, a slight pull forward of braking. “Sequence successful. Current date: ...

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