Sci-Fan Saturday:

Diversified Writer

Aug 13, 2022

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“Number 1 explain something to me?”
“What Captain?”
“This is one of the most advanced star ships ever built and yet the fuel gauge shows only a quarter tank of fuel. So they built it with fractional increments and a picture of a petrol pump.”
“Nostalgia Sir?”

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Darren is a short story and novella writer. He likes tall tales that have humour and heart. He’ll occasionally bring you poetry, finance and health blog posts.

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