He brought out the portable table and chairs while his wife placed the lunch before them. She called the two children, a boy and a girl, who were playing nearby. The weather was cooperating as it was balmy but windy. The children were talkative as usual, telling the parents about the animals and insects they discovered but did not harm.
The family then cleared the table and waited for the spaceship to arrive. It was the third craft to visit. With bellies full, they were excited to welcome the arrivals to the new planet which they aptly named, “Soylent Green.”
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Kindly help this writer through Ko-fi.
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