Many decades ago I discovered the most valuable of treasures and determined that, for my future benefit, I must seek the perfect hiding place.
And on my quest I discovered a hidden planet.
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Fronkonstone; or, the Antiquated Prometheus
“Ygor, pull the switch,” ordered Professor Fronkonstone.
The generators cracked into action. Lightning arced. The smell of ozone permeated the air. The creature stirred.
“It lives! It lives!” cried Fronkonstone.
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Near Meetings of the Fourth Type
“Hello, Mission Control. Task Force Four reporting. I mean Task Force Three. Sorry, I often confuse those numbers.
We’re proud to report the target planet successfully conquered. The only resistance encountered was some sort of curious vehicle. Easily defeated by tipping it over.
Good Luck Will Rub Off
So here I am wearing my lucky underpants. I’m about to blast-off on the first solo mission to Mars, so I’m not leaving anything to chance.
“Mission control here. We have detected some extra weight aboard. Did you take on anything unauthorised?”
“Well, there’s my four-leaf clover.”
Over to the Final of the Football Galaxy Cup
“Well Jeff, the 90 minutes are almost up. I wonder how much injury time there’ll be?”
“Me too Geoff. Wait. The linesman is holding up the board. It’s… I don’t believe it! Another 42 minutes! Where did all that time come from?”
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Dimensions
With your imagination as the key you unlock a door to another dimension. A dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of touch, a dimension of taste, a dimension of smell. A dimension of children’s laughter and tinkling streams, a dimension of gambolling lambs and frolicking ponies, a dimension of soft velvet cushions and gentle summer breezes, a dimension of the finest Belgian chocolate and sweetest French Champagne, a dimension of freshly baked bread and newly bloomed roses. You’ve just opened the door to… The Comfort Zone.
It All Depends On Where You’re Standing
Everyone on Earth remembers the day the oceans dried up. Or should that be emptied?
The sudden darkness as a colossal spaceship appeared above the Pacific.
The destructive tsunamis created by vast pipes plunged into the ocean.
The deafening roar as almost all Earth’s seas were siphoned away.
A planet destroyed. All in one day.
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A Bot and Costell Hoo
As I approached the top-secret facility, a guard droid sprang into action.
“Halt! Identify yourself.”
“Hoo.”
“You.”
“No, I’m Hoo. Yoo’ll be here later.”
At Home With The Morphensteins
“Hi honey, I’m home,” announced Husband.
“Hello darling,” replied Wife, passing him a Martini. “What have you been today?”
The Adventures of Thoseus and Oriodne
The adventurers approached the labyrinth’s entrance.
“Tie this yarn to that tree,” said Thoseus.
“Why?” asked Oriodne.
“It’ll help us find our way out.”
“As you wish.”
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