Boing boing had a contest in which you had to write a 100 word story on the topic “Found in Space” in order to win a well-appointed computer server. Entries were posted as comments. Typing a story right into a comment box sure puts the pressure on, and 100 words is crazy short. Here’s my try at it:

Thanks Fred.
EYE CONTACT!
Wow, 25 years! If you’d have told me then that I’d be married for 25 years I’d have laughed. Or punched you.
PAUSE FOR LAUGHTER
I don’t remember them opening the capsule. When they pulled me out of the suit, I was a mess. They said I’d never regain consciousness. Then never walk. Or talk.
PAUSE, TAKE BREATH.
You wish.
PAUSE FOR LAUGHTER
I saw the dark. I felt the cold take my feet.
Jenny, I know it’s been hard. But you brought the warmth back. I love you. Thank you.
WAIT FOR APPLAUSE.
KISS JENNY.

Even a 10 minute exercise like this makes me remember how much fun this is. Try one! Post it on the contest, but post it here too so we can see it!

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