The Lifeforms Beyond The Stars
By: Nera85Please respect copyright.PENANAMgkzHOy9Mi
I woke up in a cornfield, my body was bruised and beat up. Sirens blared across the vast fields of crops, and that is when I saw it. A flying spacecraft stopped nearby, it's purple beam scanned the fields. It was possible that it was looking for me.85Please respect copyright.PENANA6abaAR8SxT
Naturally, I ran. I couldn't make out anything due to the corn stalks pounding me in the face. Where was all the other orphans? Were they dead? Pessimistic thoughts flooded my mind, as a blinding light flooded my vision.85Please respect copyright.PENANA3Wy0l7QBC5
Two people were talking... no, these weren't people, but rather the very alien lifeforms I tried to escape from. I expected their words to be gibberish to me, but from many years of studying us, they knew our language.85Please respect copyright.PENANAC9JlQ3iu6q
"Does the merchant's dice ring any bells for you human?"
"N-No. I never heard of such a thing."
"Oh, but I know you have, just think about the last time you heard about it."
"It's a paradox, right?"85Please respect copyright.PENANArdXeICglfr
"Ah, so you do know about it, and that can only mean one thing..." The alien leaned over the table, staring through my soul. "...you are the one holding the dice."85Please respect copyright.PENANA4Pccvh1uwY
I don't know where they were getting at, but I was patiently awaiting my demise. "Are you going to kill me?" I asked. "No, if we kill you, it will just be another dream of yours. Farewell, for now, Nera."85Please respect copyright.PENANAbxxP4vtb2P
The alien stood up from their desk, walking out of the room. For once, I didn't die. Should I consider this lucky?85Please respect copyright.PENANAZlkVLTCBE1