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This Long Vigil

Written by: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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After 25 years serving as the human Monitor of the Interstellar Ark, Hermes, Orion is scheduled to be placed back into hibernation with the other crewmembers.

Knowing he'll die there and be replaced before the ship's voyage is over, he decides that he won’t — can’t — accept that fate.

Whatever it takes, Orion will escape Hermes and see what's beyond, even if it means defying the regulations of his only friend — the ship-wide artificial intelligence known as Dan.

From the Washington Post and number one Audible best-selling duo, Rhett C. Bruno and Jaime Castle, comes a harrowing science fiction short story that will leave you questioning exactly what it means to be alive.

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Very moving. I only wish it had been longer. If you are a sci-fi lover you'll love this beautifully crafted short story.

Brilliant Story.

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I enjoyed the story, despite the slow and melancholy atmosphere. Ray Porter does a great narration job to keep me listening through to the end - I do wish the story went on longer.

Slow, poignant, well performed, ended too soon

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Dear Mr. Bruno/Castle ... I have a question ...
So let me get this straight ... you had under 60 minutes (with double the brain power as there are two of you) to explore the genre of science fiction where the only limits are your imagination/s and the best you can come up with is "boy meets girl?"
I have been consuming science fiction for over 30 years and my one-word review is this ...
"Meh ..."
Ray Porter gave his talent to this title. Why exactly?

Can I get my hour of life back please?

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