The Next Horizon: Sci-Fi Flash Fiction

The Next Horizon: Sci-Fi Flash Fiction

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A night at the Smashball Arena
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A night at the Smashball Arena

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Nick Felker
Apr 02, 2024
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The Hyperdome throbbed with the crowd’s heartbeat, a chaotic pulse that thrummed in harmony with the stadium’s intense electronic soundtrack. Neon lights flashed in all directions, creating a dizzying display of color. Holo-adverts danced like frantic ghosts, getting in the way of what patrons came to see.

“Welcome back Smashfans!” cried out PixieBlast’s voice over the roar. “If you blinked after that halftime gene-therapy shot, get those eyes calibrated! We’re about to get back to the action!”

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