Robert Burns

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“Chiaroscuro” by Robert Burns

Submitted to Contest #92

It had been twelve weeks since the explosion ruptured Tom Freer’s world and destroyed the major operational systems of the Helios-4, ultimately killing Mission Commander Frank Bohannon. Twelve weeks of utter loneliness and devastating isolation. Tom watched the glare from the Class A7 star, E Serpentis, wink and then disappear completely behind the rim of the planet Chiaroscuro. The flight deck plunged into total darkness. He switched on his helmet light. The past weeks and months had been difficult, but nighttime was the worst, always the ...

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“Hyperion” by Robert Burns

Submitted to Contest #90

The foreman squinted up into the enormous tree, shielding his eyes from the glare of the sun, and caught a glimpse of the old woman. He couldn’t believe she had climbed so far up. “Hey, you!” he called out, “What are you doing up there?” “Leave me alone!” came the hidden reply from high in the canopy. “I just want to be left alone!” “You can’t stay up there! I’m just trying to do my job!” “Your job is EXACTLY why I am up here!” The foreman was pissed. It’s too hot to be playing these games out here, he thought. He had a job to...

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Author bio

Trained as an Architect, Robert Burns is looking forward to his next chapter, both literally and figuratively, as he explores the art and craft of creative writing. https://robertcburns.wordpress.com/