YC 128 New Eden Capsuleers Writing Contest

[Ishikki_Nakomo]

@Bliss_Holochira

for many the edit is the challenge.

Fortunately, I like a good challenge, and the results speak for themselves! 500 words of functional prose. QED.

Bright Side of a Dark Maintenance Tunnel

Grimy cables and rusty panels comprised the floor beneath Jerrek’s feet as he made his way deeper into the bowels of the station. “God…” whispered Jerrek, “This place reeks. If you’d told me that before asking me to come down here, I would’ve just told you to shove off.” Through his earpiece came snickers from Jana, his fellow maintenance techie working comfortably on the upper decks. “What’s god got to do with that? You getting religion all of a sudden, buddy? Should I call a head doctor for …

Thanks again to @Meridan_Night for the inspiration!