06/03/2026
“Dude, I still can’t believe this is a real job. Do you think we’ll ever actually interact with real aliens?”
“Nah, man. We’re just getting paid to sit here. There’s a memo somewhere with the protocol, but no one’s ever needed to use it.”
“KRRRSHHH... Is this Earth? Are you humans?”
Worst. Timing. Ever.
How can they recover from this situation? Why have the aliens come to Earth? Are they friendly or dangerous? The fate of the planet now rests in human hands. A story set in the distant future... or perhaps one that’s already happened.
Read “Are you smarter than an alien?” by Satrn, illustrated by Maya Lee, on our website.