The Star and the Star (A Very Short Story)
Bethlehem, Year 1 Common Era:
And it to pass that the child was born in Bethlehem. There appeared a bright star in the eastern sky which the Magi saw. They followed the star until the star stood over a mean and humble stable....
Zeta Retiguli, Year 6592384:
"Master, the star grows larger and brighter with each passing revolution. Is it true? Is it really going supernovae", the acolyte asked? "Yes, I'm afraid so. Over six million orbits of civilization are about to end", the master answered! "So, it is coming to pass as written. God will destroy the planet a second time but, this time with fire", the acolyte accepted.......
Tom Vickers
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