
A Long Morning : A dark sci-fi noir story
by Dhrubo Neel
I don't have any fancy degrees.But as a journalist, I'm pretty well known around the area.My editor often jokes that I have a good hand at “cooking up” stories.I take that as a compliment. These days, if you don’t add a bit of spice to the news, it simply doesn't sell.
I often get invitations to different events — can't attend them all, obviously.But yesterday, the moment I received that letter, I knew I had to make it.
The invitation was from none other than Dr. Sebastian Carter, the famous scientist.He lived quietly on Grimstone Road in a spooky old mansion that looked more like a prison.Nobody really knew what branch of science he specialized in, but he was often featured in foreign journals and magazines.
"I'm heading out, Molly! Not sure if I’ll be back befo...