Aubade: Chapter 7
Shrinking Cube
You’re a woman who’s woken up out of stasis and you find yourself onboard the spaceship Aubade escaping Earth. Forever. Last thing you remember is going to bed. On Earth.
In this chapter of Aubade, a sci-fi serial:
Sara is tasked with navigating a complex database system known as the "Incubator." The database is designed as a shrinking cube, and Sara must rearrange its sections from the inside. Accompanied by the support of her team, including Stapleton and Stormare, Sara embarks on the daunting mission.
As she progresses through the task, the cube gradually collapses, making it increasingly difficult for Sara to maneuver. Despite physical strain and mounting fatigue, Sara perseveres, driven by a combination of adrenaline and a desire to complete the operation successfully.
During the final stages, tensions rise as Sara realizes the potential dangers of the cube's design and questions the motives behind it. As she approaches the last entry point, she experiences a mix of anger, fear, and pain. With Stapleton's guidance and support, Sara follows the instructions, preparing for the critical moment.
Shrinking Cube
The shuttle ride was five minutes of hell, and ended with a nice smelly pile of throw-ups as soon as she had removed her helmet.
"Welcome to El Dorado ma'am, and next time aim for the bucket, please."
A hand reached out for her and she took her first wobbled steps inside the Defense station. And yes, there was a bucket labeled "Aim Here" that she almost tipped over as she stumbled forward.
One of Stapleton's men led her to a small dressing room where she was handed her bag. She brushed her teeth and changed into her black gym outfit. They had talked about crawling. Walking in and crawling out.
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