Unforeseen Effects
The captain indicated to rig for silence running as the craft inched towards the derelict pier. Hand signals only from now on. He signalled full stop, then slowly eased the periscope towards the surface. At first all seemed normal, it was a warm spring day and nearby stood a herd of once domesticated cattle. A bittern was probing a reed bed. He felt himself relaxing, then the water rippled and a pale elongated head surfaced not thirty yards from the periscope lens. Flexible ossicones with deep black eyes turned towards him. He indicated for the submersible to reverse, but it was already to late. He felt the downwards pressure as the submersible was crushed. The instructions had been clear, Ireland and Britain were off limits. It was the unforeseen price for reversing globe warming. The instructions from the Camelopardalis star cluster had been clear. Stay away. That part of planet earth was now part of the Camelopardalis interspace transportation network now.
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Great story Mike! Very intriguing! I understand that the seas have become part of another planet’s territory?
That’s right, Nessie’s friends have come to visit. Nessie lives in Loch Ness.
Oh! I didn’t realize it was about Nessie! Very interesting! I like it.
Fascinating story Mike, enjoyed your take.
Thank you Michael, this tall tale is a spoof on Nessie of Loch Ness, Scotland.
Ahh I see, well the better…
At the start I thought it was a spy or war story – great atmosphere – and then developed to add a bit of science fiction intrigue. Great work.
Thank you Iain, I am looking forward to all the responses to the prompt. My tall tale had its roots in Loch Ness and Nessie.
Oooh love the way you told the story. The scene was fleshed out vividly, and I liked the twist at the end!
Thank you so much Jade.
Sci Fi! Interesting! 😀
Thank you, I enjoy reading and writing Sci Fi, but find the subject demanding as a writer, as yet I have not found my voice or niche.
Great twist to the prompt!