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[WP] After years of listening to the skies, we receive the first verifiable alien communication in 2087. When we decode it, it simply says "It is coming. You have one of your star orbits to escape."

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[WP] For years you've led your herd, finding safe areas to graze and defending from predators. Lately, however, the hairless apes are starting to run long distances and you're getting concerned.

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[WP] It began with a simple mistake, but soon spiraled out of control

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[WP] I must admit, I'm surprised. I did not expect a man of your reputation to appear dressed like a schoolboy who had borrowed his father's suit.

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[WP] Grandpa, tell us again about the time you and the other heroes saved the world

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[WP] "It worked for the opossum, it'll work for me," you think, deciding to just play dead

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[WP] You're part of the first manned exploration team on Mars. Each member was allowed to bring one personal item, and you brought a metal detector since that's your hobby. One day it beeps.

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[WP] Sometimes you can do things carefully, by the book. Follow the rules. This was not one of those times. Sometimes it takes a monster to stop a monster.

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[WP] "He'll come for me. He's tried before, many times."

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[WP] You have many fond memories of those days, but the fondest by far is of that night and the rainbow of colours on her skin

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
[WP] After years of listening to the skies, we receive the first verifiable alien communication in 2087. When we decode it, it simply says "It is coming. You have one of your star orbits to escape."	10
[WP] For years you've led your herd, finding safe areas to graze and defending from predators. Lately, however, the hairless apes are starting to run long distances and you're getting concerned.	8
[WP] It began with a simple mistake, but soon spiraled out of control	7
[WP] I must admit, I'm surprised. I did not expect a man of your reputation to appear dressed like a schoolboy who had borrowed his father's suit.	6
[WP] Grandpa, tell us again about the time you and the other heroes saved the world	6
[WP] "It worked for the opossum, it'll work for me," you think, deciding to just play dead	5
[WP] You're part of the first manned exploration team on Mars. Each member was allowed to bring one personal item, and you brought a metal detector since that's your hobby. One day it beeps.	5
[WP] Sometimes you can do things carefully, by the book. Follow the rules. This was not one of those times. Sometimes it takes a monster to stop a monster.	5
[WP] "He'll come for me. He's tried before, many times."	4
[WP] You have many fond memories of those days, but the fondest by far is of that night and the rainbow of colours on her skin	4