Friday, April 29, 2011

Shipshape

The welding torch flared as they unsealed the last pieces of bulkhead. It fell to the floor with a clang, revealing a polished metal door. They opened it and shone their lights inside. An untouched workroom, complete with tools and supplies.

"This isn't in the plans?" asked the captain.

"Who knows?" the engineer shrugged. "We only found it because of that leak. It must've gotten sealed up during construction. No one knew it was supposed to be here."

Something moved int he flashlight beams, and they froze. A cup of coffee rested on the counter, steam drifting gently above it.

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