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Sep 2Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

!!! What an unexpected ending. I love how claustrophobic the story is too.

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Thanks, Nadia. Got to have that surprise twist, that's where the fun is ;)

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A master of dialogue and intriguing story! Really liked this line -

Her words hung between us like the blade of a guillotine.

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Thanks, Kate! Glad you enjoyed it.

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Sep 6Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

Excellent!

I found it a little difficult at first with so many characters suddenly talking wildly to each other, but the dialogue worked and kept me entertained.

Very nice story with an excellent twist. Many thanks for that!

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Thanks, Sergej! Glad you liked it. And many thanks for the restack, too!

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Sep 3Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

What a perfect read after watching Alien Romulus (excellent movie) last week!

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Thanks, Perry! I haven't seen the new one yet, but Alien was certainly on my mind when writing this one. Glad you liked it.

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Sep 2Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

Oh, what a twist! Excellent story, Alexander, it could be a Twilight Zone or a good Black Mirror episode. Not the crap they made…

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Thanks, Claudia. Glad you enjoyed it. I have to admit I never really watched Twilight Zone. Black Mirror S1 I found to be really good but we haven't watched the new ones.

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Definitely needs a part 2. I really liked the style. Frantic yet deliberate. Well done.

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Thanks, Scott! Glad you enjoyed it. Will have to see if and when someone discovers Otto in space ;)

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Sep 1Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

Great story, Alexander. Excellent SciFi.

You should definitely put Blindsight on your radar. Made me think of it.

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Sep 1·edited Sep 8Author

Thanks, Nathan. I felt it was time for some SF. Checking Blindsight, it sounds like it has similar ideas, indeed. There's apparently also a Blindsight short film (2020).

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Sep 1Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

Oh nice, didn't know. Will look it up. 😊

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Aug 31Liked by Alexander Ipfelkofer

Oooh! Great ending! Very engaging piece. Alexander. Believable.

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Thanks, Sharron. I thought it was high time to do a SF piece for once.

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