The Dark Age
Jan 2015 · Jason Gurley
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On the day she was born, he left for the stars. He watches her grow up on screens. Misses her first words. Misses her first steps. She's never kissed his scratchy cheek, or fallen asleep on his shoulder. He's never wiped away her tears, or sung her to sleep. Now she's a toddler, and he's about to enter hibernation sleep -- and when he wakes nearly 150 years in the future, his family will be gone. This is a short story for every father who never wants his daughter to grow up.
On the day she was born, he left for the stars. He watches her grow up on screens. Misses her first words. Misses her first steps. She's never kissed his scratchy cheek, or fallen asleep on his shoulder. He's never wiped away her tears, or sung her to sleep. Now she's a toddler, and he's about t...
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Jason Cornelius
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August 24, 2024
I absolutely did not expect to be so moved by such a short story. I haven't cried reading a book for years. It took this tiny little tale to bring it out of me. Beautiful. Sad. Lonely.
Kelly Watson (WhiteWolfSniper)
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May 6, 2019
Any and all parents should read this. As a father of two, being in the military, I watch my children grow up through Facebook facetime, or hearing their voices over the phone. This short story broke my heart, and has reminded me that every second counts. Every parent should read this, but I will offer this warning, it will break your heart!
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September 25, 2020
Whether you're a parent or not, welcome aboard of this feel train. The trip is short, but overall a pleasant and smooth experience. For me it was a first book from this author and I enjoyed his style so much, I had to buy the rest of bibliography.
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About the author
Jason Gurley is the bestselling author of Eleanor, Greatfall, and The Man Who Ended the World, among other books and short stories. His work has appeared in a number of anthologies, including Help Fund My Robot Army!!! and Synchronic. He lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest.
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Jason Gurley is the bestselling author of Eleanor, Greatfall, and The Man Who Ended the World, among other books and short stories. His work has appeared in a number of anthologies, including Help Fund My Robot Army!!! and Synchronic. He lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest.
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