Browsing: short story

How brilliant that I was, and am so close to Milton’s genius. I could never settle for (god forbid) a second edition. I will never forget the feeling of elation, of shock, of ecstasy, at taking the book.

Dust-ridden air filtered through the sheltered tunnel, and Aurix could hear each shift of their life amplified as they adjusted their knee pads. Then, a sigh. Their protective gear was itchy.