science fiction

  The thumping of blades filled Dr. Keeva Moss’ ears as she looked around the dim cabin of the military helicopter. The camo-clad men sitting along the wall were enhanced United Continents of America Marines. They all stared forward at nothing, like mannequins waiting for life. “They’re still getting briefed,” a Spanish accent said from…

  She had put out the advert a week ago and had been waiting ever since. Luckily there was a free internet portal just around the corner, she remembered typing every letter of the advert and wondering if she was done the right thing. It was pointless wondering that though, there was no longer any…