Space Cowboy

Matthew Donnellon
Nov 7 · 2 min read
Photo by NASA on Unsplash

Alpha Station, Jericho Base: Mars

Isipped my rehydrated coffee while sitting alone in Alpha Station’s cantina. This was my favorite dining hall and it was usually abandoned at this time, leaving my alone with my thoughts.

I was sitting in a rather uncomfortable chair, staring out at the Martian landscape, when I heard the air lock open. A woman walked through while looking at a tablet. I saw she had a lab coat on…

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Matthew Donnellon

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Matthew Donnellon is a writer, artist, and sit down comedian. He is the author of The Curious Case of Emma Lee and Other Stories.

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