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Thank you. From the blackest corners of your mind, they call, pulling you deep into shadow, twisting your senses, keeping you from sleep.

It's time to face your darkest fears. This is Tales to Terrify. Good evening, children of the night, and welcome. There are just hours left until the close of our annual Flash Fiction Contest.

So, if you haven't already deposited your sci-fi monstrosity into our capable clause,

hurry to Tales to Terrify.com slash Flash Contest before Saturday at midnight, and cast your

terrifying tale toward the event horizon,

before this wormhole destabilizes and collapses forever, not to be dramatic or anything.

We've had an excellent turnout already, but we'd love to have a few ringers come in at the last

minute. For tonight, in at the last minute.

For tonight, we have the perfect tale to cap off your sci-fi flash fiction contest window.

Our story tonight comes to us from Ily Jouzzi Kautou.

Ily Josekotu is a Portuguese writer educated in engineering and classical languages,

currently trying to get his debut horror novel published. He's very much a space nerd, who both

adores and fears the cosmos, and he writes about the nightmares he has every so often.

You may catch him reading at ungodly hours, or playing underground folk concerts in the

darkest corners of his city. For more, visit ely josécotu.com.

Children of the Night,

join me for Elie Josee Kotus

on the apotheosis of vacant astronauts,

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