First Class Ticket

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Photo Prompt: (c) J Hady Carroll

This time last year the train station was filled with luggage, noise, and life.

I didn’t believe it at first. My expertise had warranted me a first class ticket through the portal at the end of the line. It was said to be a technological marvel on the other side. It would be perfect for me.

But I rejected the offer. Something felt off. Nobody seemed to return.

Then they did. Oddly different. Compliant.

Now I wish I had gone on that blasted train. Maybe then I’d at least be a ruler with our new robot overlords.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Every week, I try to participate in Friday Fictioneers, a weekly photo prompt challenge where you write 100 words inspired by the photo provided. It is hosted by the fantastic, Rochelle, and there are so many great writers. You gotta try it out and join the fun!)

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Melony R Boseley is a short and large fiction writer. She's a Texas girl through and through, but in 2006, she migrated to Australia and now resides in a town outside of Brisbane, QLD. She is a participant in NYC Midnight, Yeah Write, & NaNoWriMo.

14 thoughts on “First Class Ticket”

  1. Oh, great SF. Maybe it’s a good thing that she’s neither ruler nor slave, she may be able to fight the new system.

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  3. I think protagonist was better off not to take the train after all. Humans could outsmart the robots. Unless you’re Klaatu from The Day The Earth Stood Still.

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