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The Memory Game

Submitted to Contest #75

TW: mentions of home invasion, gun violence “Have you thoroughly considered the risks?” “Yes.” “Have you seen a specialist and tried other avenues?” “I have,” the woman took out a manila folder and handed it to the man. “It contains my medical history and a signature from my therapist.” He took it, flipped through it, and then placed it down on the small table beside him next to the voice recorder. “Thank you, we’ll call the number to corroborate your story. Just a few more questions left.” The woman shifted in her seat, crossing and uncross...

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The Time Reset

Submitted to Contest #75

"Number 2021, how are you feeling?" the nurse asks. "Um my name is Hamuar." Hamuar sat up in bed, looking around. "What happened?" "You  drained way too much of your power." The nurse said. "And caused a whole lot of death and destruction." She looked at the window. "What do you mean? What did I do? What is going on." "Don't worry about it just rest, for right now just focus on healing." The nurse waved off all his questions. "Do you need anything?" 'No" "Very, well. You will be getting visitors." "Who?" Before her could get a response ...

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Why would I want to remember?

Submitted to Contest #75

Trigger warning: mention of terror attack   I remember when I woke up from this horrible horrible state. I remember feeling the cold temperature in the room. That was the first thing that I remember. I heard those horrible beeping noises beeping over and over again. I also remember the way I was sore I felt like there was a thousand needles puncturing me all at once. I tried to open my eyes but the light was so bright it was like looking at the sun. I was in agony. I don't know how all of this pain had managed to hit me so suddenly but ...

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Forgetting Her

Submitted to Contest #75

“I killed her… It was my fault,” Eugene cried, “I will never be able to forgive myself!” -.- As Eugene stood in front of the tall AllMind office building, he glanced at his phone, to make sure he was in the right place. It looked just like the pictures from the email, that appeared in his inbox a few months ago, promising a fresh start and a clean conscience. Feeling down and depressed? An AllMind memory cleanse, can help you start the new year with a clean conscience, it wrote. Eugene really felt like he needed it. It had been a horribl...

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Transformation

Submitted to Contest #75

“Now you know what to expect, Ms Duncan.  The transformant serum may feel a little warm when it infuses into your hand, but that sensation will soon pass.  And once you wake, you’ll be on the ship and a long way into your journey.” James smiled reassuringly as he delivered his customary speech.  For many years he’d been sending people on the Long Voyage, and there had been remarkably few problems.  In fact, he’d become a little too accustomed to the familiar words and the slight squeeze of the Voyager’s hand that normal...

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Jelly Bean's Last Bounce

Shortlisted for Contest #75 ⭐️

Jelly Bean’s Last Bounce By Ted DeMarsh                They had left Jelly Bean here to sort it all out. To fix the thing that needed fixing. To do it once, for everything, for everywhere. Whatever he came up with they’d do. He was created to come up with the solution they would act on. They created him, set him down where he told them he needed to be, and waited. They hoped it wouldn’t take him long to figure it out and it didn’t.&nb...

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John

Submitted to Contest #75

John leaned over his journal, intent on his writing.Entry #45It’s been 37 days since they stole my memories. I’m still no closer to discovering who they are, but as each day passes, my drive to find them weakens.At first, I wanted to remember my old life, desperately. I wanted to know who my family was and who my friends were. I wanted to know what kind of education I had received. I wanted to know what job I had. But now…Now I don’t care. I am free. I want to say that I am finally free, but I have no idea whether or not I was feeling oppres...

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The Outpost

Submitted to Contest #75

I’ve been alone for 30 years now. Well—30 years here, about three months in Earth-time. This crimson planet travels around its sun at a mind-boggling speed—3 days to make a trip around the sun as opposed to 365—but just like on Earth, you don’t even realize you’re moving. You can really only tell by the position of the sun, or the gradual movement of the stars in the night sky. I never really thought about how my home was just a rock floating through space until I landed here. - The first 15 years flew by. I had to familiarize myself wit...

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A One Way Ticket on the Neo Kosmo (A Neo Kosmo Story)

Submitted to Contest #75

Roland stepped forward, shouting into the throng of people trundling past as he stood beneath the kaleidoscope of neon shop lights that filled the Central London Shopping Centre. “Step right up! New opportunities, new horizons, a whole new life awaits! 34 days until the Neo Kosmo departs to Lamperi Gi, the first habitable exoplanet, and spaces are available!”  A few faces turned from amidst the sea of people. Roland smiled, scanning for anyone who looked to be just inside 30 years old. Younger people had too many living relatives. O...

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Newlife Inc

Submitted to Contest #75

"I want to experience life as a woman." Sonya looked up from her computer and blinked in surprise at the man staring at her from across the counter. Usually when someone born into a male body braved the imposing, grey cinderblock building that housed Newlife Incorporated to request a female body, they came in female dress and wearing full make-up, having taken hormones and lived as a woman for several months. The man before her now looked more like he had escaped from a Mad Max movie in his black jeans and T-shirt with the sleeves rolled...

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We Stand Together

Submitted to Contest #75

I awoke to my head throbbing. I groaned, rubbing my eyes and then opening them. I was in a bright white room, with seemingly no doors or windows. But there had to be an opening of some kind, or else it would be impossible for me to be here. I figured it must be hidden. I pushed myself to my feet and winced. My muscles were very stiff and sore, as if I had gotten into a fight. I walked slowly over to one wall, and ran my hand over it, feeling for the tiniest of cracks.  I began walking, moving my hand up and down over the wall. Nothing....

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Brain wave

Submitted to Contest #75

"All I remember is being in the middle of that road where I was found," the patient insisted. The attending physician looked up from his portable work station. "I see; so you can't remember anything but your name?" He asked. "No, all I know is my name: Alison," she said. The doctor typed for a little bit. "Well your tests don't show anything wrong with you," he said. "Are you sure you don't know why you were outside Grange Army Base?" Alison was feeling irritated. The florescent lights in the ER flickered. "No!" She said. "We've been o...

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Natural Power will Reign Forever

Submitted to Contest #75

We are star fleet 5!The earth needs our help and we are the only ones who can save it.Though it's going to take some strict dedication from both of us.As our precious time will be compromised, but it's all for a very good reason.So our work ethics must be the best for this mission, as we venture into our projects.We will also need to stay completely focused by all means, on the task at hand...In the creating process Captain Fay.Commander Alejandro said.Yes, I know what we must do Commander.Fay said.So since that's been said and we clearly bo...

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What's In A Name

Submitted to Contest #75

"Alright, would you mind holding this for a second."Solid handed me a coiled wire with a claw on one end. In the middle was this two pronged zap coil that had a static shock going between them. Not the most comforting sight."Now I'm going to give you a bit of fair warning here. Usually the procedure is completely painless. In terms of physical pain. But emotionally and mentally, well there's nothing I can guarantee on that front?""God, what's that supposed to mean." I asked as I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. Still holding to the coil."We...

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HR

Submitted to Contest #75

My alarm clock screeched at me at 6:10 AM. When I reached up and stabbed the snooze button, a green hand fumbled for the off switch, and the clock fell from the headboard. "Good morning, Mr. Recruiter," purred my flat chested sleeping companion. "Think you can convince other humans to leave their home now?...Or do you need another reminder?" I groaned and sat up, pulled the clock out from behind the bed. "It's too early." "I can feel your body disagreeing with you." She shifted closer. I could feel her crotch t...

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