A science fiction short story

When the Angels Sing

When aliens visit Earth and offer astounding technology, superstar negotiator Maighdlin is sent to get the one thing they won’t share — the cure for all diseases.

Cheryl Corbin
Nov 1 · 26 min read
Photo by NASA on Unsplash

“Congratulations, Maighdlin. Peace in the Middle East. What’s next, curing cancer?”

Cheryl Corbin

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Science fiction and fantasy writer. Loves cookie dough ice cream, blank journals. Ponders introversion, personality, and fiction writing. www.cherylcorbin.com

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