J. Michael Thomas - Author

J. Michael Thomas - Author

Signals (part 1)

Three roommates receive a signal that will determine the fate of the world.

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J. Michael Thomas
Aug 16, 2026
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Anthony Gardner spit his coffee onto the computer screen. “Guys! There’s a signal!” he yelled as something beeped at him.

“That’s what you said two weeks ago,” his roommate Matthew said, dropping his backpack onto the couch as he walked into the room.

“Yeah,” Olivia added, rolling a cooler behind her. “Remember? You were just picking up a radio station in Guatemala.”

“No guys, I—”

“Tony, I’m not canceling the camping trip for another Guatemalan radio station,” Matthew said.

Olivia hovered over Anthony’s shoulder as he wiped up the coffee splatter. Her eyes widened. “Wait Matt, maybe you should have a look at this.”

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