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Yikes. This was very well done. I wouldn't want to be Kate or Jack, though.

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Thanks. Yeah, I don't think they were expecting that.

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This is epic. No wonder you get Ray Bradbury comparisons! You watched the Martian Chronicles? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/reference/

Love this. Love everything about it, esp. this:

"Our next attempt, Insulam, had lifeforms that viewed us as pests. We became their insects. Worthless things to be killed because we looked creepy and were annoying."

So wry, so funny!

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Thanks, Alex. I read The Martian Chronicles as a kid in school, but don't remember much. I didn't see the TV series but have seen tons of sci-fi movies and series. I loved The Expanse.

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I liked the series, it's worth a watch, esp. if you are a Bradbury fan, albeit it might be difficult to find. I read most Bradbury and any other SF of that era. Expanse was cool, I did not manage to finish the first book, though, and now don't feel the need to, having seen the show.

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I really enjoyed "The Thinning." One of your best!

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Thank you, Dascha. Sometimes, I surprise myself. 😉

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Whoa THE THINNING! What a spectacular and strange and surreal story! So into it.

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Thanks, Elle. I am glad you liked it. 😀

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Flashing on Ray Bradbury for “The Thinning,” Mark!

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Thank you, Jack. I don't think I have any famous sci-fi authors worried, but I do think it is one of my better stories. 🙂

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