Short Stories

Story 34 - Out of this world

The people of Earth were in awe. They had been searching the stars for so many years and had never expected to find something like it.

A giant spaceship was inching ever closer, larger than anything they had ever seen before. It was a long, spindly vessel, a sparkling craft bedecked in gossamer webs and mathematical symbols. Its hull glowed blue and the occupants gave off a strange humming sound.

The people of Earth couldn't understand the strange signals coming from the ship but they knew it was from out of this world. Fear and curiosity mingled in their minds as they readied themselves for the unknown.

The door finally opened and out stepped a set of sentient space creatures. Their eyes were completely black and they moved in strange, graceful movements. The people of Earth were amazed and terrified at the prospect.

The creatures spoke in an unknown language and the people had no idea what they were saying. But they were friendly and seemed to be trying to communicate in peace. They indicated that they had come from a faraway galaxy and had travelled many galaxies to get to Earth in search of something.

The creatures needed something from the people of Earth and so began a period of collaboration. The people of Earth worked closely with the creatures, having long conversations in an unknown language and eventually deciphering enough to understand their motives.

The people learned that the creatures were from a distant planet that was dying, and they needed help to save their species. The people of Earth agreed to help, and in a matter of months, the creatures were able to return home with enough resources to save their planet.

The creatures thanked the people of Earth for their generosity and were soon on their way back to their home. Before they left, they thanked the people for restoring their hope and for changing their lives.

And with that, life returned to normal on Earth - but the people of Earth had a new appreciation for the possibilities that existed in the universe.