Speck: Chapter 6 — First Contact

Looking through the translucent portal I saw millions of stars and galaxies; too numerous to count. The view was more beautiful than words can describe. I wasn’t aware that while I was taken aback by the awesome sight, something was moving behind me. I heard it and turned around to see where the sound came from. It was too late. Whatever it was, slapped onto the top of my head. From ear to ear and down the back of my neck this…