An Anomlay of Coincidence_Spring Survival_An Audible Silence_Devices of Destiny
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An Anomlay of Coincidence
It was a dampwww.onedoor.cc, rainy day outside in the usually vibrant New York City, but the rain cancelled that description. People paced briskly down the sidewalks, umbrellas open, rushing to get to the comfort of their home. A small little building nestled on West 43rd Street had a sign placed on its door which read: "The House of Peace. Meet new people! Guest room open to all!" The mahogany door was ajar, awaiting its next visitor. And the visitors did come...Dennis Baker, 55, was as tough as nails. His life had been full of hardship and deprivation, and he didn't take no for an answer. He was born in...
Spring Survival
Sequel to “Winter Awakening”Through the window, yellow blooms reached up from the snow. They were Grandma’s favorite.Grandpa Charles sat in his rocking chair, reading a book by the fireplace. Aviva grabbed a bright pink snow jacket from the coat hooks near the door.She was going to pick the flowers to give to Grandpa. Ever since Grandma disappeared he seemed sad, the flowers might make him feel happy.Cold air gusted at her face. Stars still sparkled in the morning sky.“Aviva, shut the door and don’t go out!” Grandpa yelled.The door shut at lightspeed. Unsure what she did wrong, she went to he...
An Audible Silence
An Audible SilenceAuthors Note/Foreword/Whatever: This is my first submission here on Reedsy. Please let me know if there's anything I can improve on for the future so that I know for my next submission!Before the storm, there is always time for calm. Before the plunge, there is always time for breaths. Before the end, there is always time for a beginning.I live a simple life. Every day, I go to work and every night I come to the library. Friends and family come and go, but every night those same few regulars and those same few librarians take their place. People may think of it as depressing,...
Devices of Destiny
The year is 2035, and technology has revolutionized the way that we do things. Many jobs which once put the lives of humans at risk, are now being replaced by Artificially Intelligent robots. Firefighters no longer need to enter burning buildings in search of victims. Androids can scan a structure for signs of life and retrieve those who are trapped without the use of breathing apparatuses or hoses.Police officers no longer need to put themselves at risk when entering a dangerous or unknown situation. Today’s robots are designed to withstand bullets and can chase after vehicles on foot if nec...