stories

Until Veterans’ Day, I had no idea I was in an alternate dimension. What a shock to find our country’s flag flying in red, white, and blue.

©2009 Amanda C. Davis

By the end of the war, we were eager to end it and assimilate. They recognize nothing but our veterans. We’re grateful for at least that.

©2009 filamena

I love being a solider now, what with the daily backups. It’s like playing a VR war game, only better: my bank account keeps growing.

©2009 midnightstories

Veterans reminisce on lawns. Orange poppies, flutter. “I won’t tell you anything!” Rebooting Notortu, they drop poppies from the simulation.

©2009 meika