“Go to Mars,” they said, “It’s great!”

So great that I stood in a never-ending queue. Shuffle, stop, shuffle, stop. At least the gate’s arch was visible over the crowd. Finally I was there, the eight metre portal spiralled with a myriad of colours.

One step forward and my stomach churned at the nauseating tug of the wormhole, the universe spinning around me.

Stumbling out the other side, I was greeted by my first view of Mars – through plexiglass. An uninspiring landscape of red, shadowed as the weak rays of sunlight fell below the horizon.

“Shoulda stayed home,” I muttered.

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    Juma
    Juma(@juma)
    2 years ago

    Ha, ha Carrie – a fun read! Like Elton John said “Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids.” That picture is great – is that one of your creations? Surely you didn’t just find the perfect picture?

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    2 years ago

    I enjoy your story, Carrie. The sensation of spinning is unpleasant. Ha ha. He/she should have just stayed in his/her house. Nice read.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Carrie OLeary
    2 years ago

    You’re welcome, Carrie.

    Marianna Pieterse
    Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
    2 years ago

    Carrie, I enjoyed this very much! How disappointing for your protagonist that Mars isn’t all they made it out to be. It was great fun to read.

    Marianna Pieterse
    Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
    Reply to  Carrie OLeary
    2 years ago

    So true, Carrie ?

    Sandra James
    Sandra James(@sandra-james)
    2 years ago

    I think we’ve all experienced ‘Shoulda stayed home’ at some time or other, although in locations or at events much closer to home. I love the build up and had a good chuckle at the end. Well done, Carrie 🙂

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