The buzz of the drone eye circled the scene.
Mission: determine if the veil was ripped by kid glove or claw, the rare form of human, or another intelligence yet to be discovered?
The one-eyed slave master reptilian received an unsatisfactory answer through his telepathic portal in the depths of the under-seam crystal cave.
Determination: A vision of a once fertile earth above has been received in another dimension. This cannot escape into creation.
A rage of uncontrolled terror sent red swirling lava into a violent eruption piercing the void, seeding the light of consciousness among the sleeping slaves.
They awaken.
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jacki fleet
I am an artist. A painter, designer and creator who likes to write. I live in the Northern Territory of Australia. Writing is something I enjoy, usually for myself. I decided it's time to start sharing.
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Ooooh, this is brilliant. Leaves me frustrated for more, though! I love how much you managed to fit into such a small word count!