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A.C. Cargill, All-Human Author's avatar

You sucked me right in and then - whammo! - hit me with what I should've seen coming!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

So good to hear! Exactly what I was trying to do! Thanks for sharing.

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Bryan Beal's avatar

He got me too!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

[sinister laughing] all part of my plan!

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Bruno Rothgiesser's avatar

Great story that combines some of my favourite themes: ancient civilizations, discovery and a reminder that empires do end.

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

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Amy's avatar

I got goosebumps as a soon as I read the line about a woman in a robe with a torch. Good one!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Awesome! Glad you liked it!

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Bryan Beal's avatar

I didn't see that coming! Awesome!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Thanks for reading! Glad you enjoyed!

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Orlando Mednick's avatar

That was great! Fantastic twist. I thought it was going to be the guys that planted the seed at first!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Ooh that would have been a good idea too! Thanks for reading.

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Portia's avatar

Didn't see that coming!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Thanks for reading!

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