Summary

The website content discusses a fictional scenario where individuals are aware of an impending planetary disaster and reflect on the futility of past warnings, while also following a character named Stephanie's attempts to alter her planet's timeline and enjoy her remaining time.

Abstract

The text presents a conversation among observers who are monitoring the imminent demise of a planet, estimated to have only 16 hours left. They reflect on the planet's inhabitants' disregard for numerous previous warnings. Amid this, Stephanie, who has a personal connection to the planet, is depicted trying to change its fate through time manipulation, aiming to prevent a political mishap and rectify a personal tragedy caused by an ad snafu. The observers consider transporting Stephanie back to her home for a final concert experience, but the planet's dire situation looms, with it soon to be auctioned off on the black web. The narrative ends with a call to action, inviting readers to contribute stories to a publication called "Dead or Alive."

Opinions

The observers express a sense of resignation, having sent 65,432 warnings to the planet's inhabitants that went ignored.
There is a tone of empathy for Stephanie, who is described as "pobrecita," indicating a sympathetic view of her relentless efforts to save her planet.
The mention of Stephanie's attempts to prevent the "erectoral erection of Thlump" and to correct the bodily mix-up of her family members suggests a satirical take on political and personal chaos.
The idea of sending Stephanie to a Blind Faith concert for her final moments reflects a belief in the power of music and nostalgia as a source of comfort or escape in the face of disaster.
The observers' discussion about the planet's upcoming auction on the black web implies a critique of the commodification of even catastrophic events.
The final call to action suggests an optimistic view of storytelling as a means to engage with and perhaps process the concept of impending doom.

#208 — Dead or alive | Deluded Custodians : Dead or Alive

Time Flies When You’re on the Run

A Prompt Response to the AWC October Contest

a representation of one of many m-class planets : author’s file

“I’m glad I’m not on that planet.”

“How long do ya reckon they have?”

“. . . Approximately 16 of their Earth hours.”

“Should we give them a heads up?”

“Why bother? They’ve ignored the last 65,432 we’ve sent.”

“Wait a minute. Isn’t that Stephanie’s planet?”

“Yeah, you’re right. Pobrecita.”

“Where is she now?”

“Holodeck Eight. She’s trying to alter the timeline to prevent the erectoral erection of Thlump. And to put her husband’s head back on his own body, and her mother’s on her own. They got switched in the ghastly AARP ad snafu.”

“She’s gone through so much to try to save her miserable planet. The Battle of the Martian Minds of Leon Muskrat and Giff B$ezos.”

“The Saturn wind tunnel of the 69 summer of love.”

“Out on those rings is dizzying.”

“Tell me about it.”

“Perhaps for the short time she has left, we could transport her back to her home for a Blind Faith concert.”

“Make it a double feature, Earth, Wind and Fire.”

“She won’t have time for both. By the time she finds her family, sorts things out, planet Earth will be up for the highest bid on the black web.”

“Who do you think will win?”

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