Title: Operation: Recover Home
Source: Flash Fiction Challenge
Prompt: Write a story that declares, shield your face.
Word count: 99 words
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Heavy metal blared, drowning the crackling and buzzing, as sparks flew. The fiery shower bounced on the cement floor.
“Jason.”
Switching off the torch, he pushed his heavily gloved hand against his forehead, lifting the face shield. Except for the music in his helmet, the garage was silent. Hot wind blasted through the open door.
He was alone.
Desperation clutched his heart. Glancing at his watch he assessed his chances of completing the needed repairs. He couldn’t stay. He had to find the passage home.
“Shield your face. Return to me.”
“I’m coming.”
Or I’ll die trying, he vowed.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Interesting!
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Cool! A “Return to Me” idea.
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Thank you Chelsea 🙏
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Triple A does not cover time machines I gather. I hope he is successful.
Well done, didn’t see that twist coming.
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Yep, AAA for time machines is unreliable at best. Glad you enjoyed the story, D.
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I like the sci-fi angle, Jo. The emotion comes through, too.
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Thank you, Charli. I am glad you liked it.
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