First Contact

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December2009/January 2010
Vol. VIII No. 3   ISSN: 1545-3650
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Featured Fiction
First Contact

by Charles Swallows  ©2009

The alien starship braked through Earth’s upper atmosphere, leaving a smoke-filled streak in its wake.  As it slowed to subsonic speeds, it searched for its U.N. designated landing site at FedExField near Washington, DC.

The football stadium, filled with world leaders, was decked out in regalia welcoming the extraterrestrials.

The air traffic controller announced, "Sir, the starship’s transponder indicates it’s approaching over the stadium."

The event coordinator signaled to the marching band to begin playing, and all eyes turned to the skies for their first view of the ETs.  But no starship appeared overhead.

"Sir, the transponder signal indicates a landing on the field.  The ETs are sending an urgent request for rescue.  They say the ship has landed in a dense jungle full of strange creatures."

The coordinator looked out onto the field and realized what had happened.

"Tell all personnel to search the football field with magnifying glasses."

~ Charles Swallows, Florida  ©2009

Charles is a professional engineer by training and experience, and he enjoys writing as a hobby. He lives with his wife, two dogs and two cats near the center of Gator nation in Florida. This story is his ninth to be published and he hopes that it won't be his last.

 
 

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