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How appropriate with all the Northern Lights photos going around. I haven't been hit by salmon, though.

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Haha! I too have avoided the falling salmon. Thank you for reading, my friend.

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Holy cow! Justin, this is breath-taking! You have risen to a new level with this piece. The combination of the ancient past and the future - the primitive tribe and their star-gods, just works beautifully.

"...their famished frames..." "...the reddening sky bursts with a sudden assault of color." "Stories, smacking teeth, and bloated bellies fill this corner of the universe until the sun rises." Wow!

Man! Where are those white dots now -- those Sky People, when we need them most? We don't need salmon, but the tribe of humanity sure needs help...

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Thank you so much, Sharron! I had a lot of fun writing this one. And I couldn’t agree more with you. We could certainly use a hand!

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I liked it. I think you did a good job. I very rarely write Sci-Fi as well but it can be fun.

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Thanks for reading, Pennie!

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It was my pleasure.

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Mysterious action in the sky. I, too, thought of the Northern Lights, but you describe it as if it were a battle. A salmon-fishing starship, how inventive of you. I wonder if it kept any of the catch for the trip home?

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Thank you so much for reading my story, K.C. I love your question. I also wonder if this particular alien race saw something in us worth saving?

Happy to have you on board! Thank you for subscribing. 😃

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Great story as always!!! So talented!!Always look forward to more!!

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Thanks, Mom. I’m glad you liked this one even if it was a bit out there. 👽 😄

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