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Posted in Science Fiction on Aug 25, 2023

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✍️ 46 stories

The First Twin

Harry Buck

Weekly Contest #213

Sasha finished the desiccated taco and looked across the patio table at Dan. Dan, the boy wonder gone to seed, the charmer of venture capitalists and D.C. lawmakers alike. Dan his boss, his college roomy. And today, his adversary. “I need to talk to you about an idea,” Sasha began, settling his elbows on the table and weaving his fingers together thoughtfully. “Don’t give me that Zen voodoo bullshit, Sasha!” Dan laughed, swatting at his hands. “I don’t fall for that anymore. And ‘no’ to whatever you were going to ask.” “Fine,” Sasha chuckled...

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