Clarkesworld Magazine A Dream of Twin Sunsets by Ryan Cole (audio)
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Aug 30, 2025 Dive into a captivating tale of adventure and nostalgia, exploring the depths of connection in a fantastical world. The protagonist grapples with duty and sacrifice, reflecting on past choices that weigh heavily on their heart. Amidst this struggle, the embodiment of freedom, personified by Buzz, inspires a pivotal decision that promises to alter their destiny. The story blends rich imagery with thought-provoking themes, inviting listeners to ponder the balance between duty and the yearning for liberation.
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First Meeting In The Flower Fields
- Journey recounts his first meeting with Buzz after a crash and the days they spent repairing gliders together.
- Their brief intimacy and Buzz's offer of escape set the emotional conflict that shapes Journey's life.
Crash That Changed Everything
- Journey's crash during a glider mission nearly kills him and leaves him vulnerable to Buzz's rescue.
- That rescue becomes the hinge for Journey's later choices between duty and freedom.
The Seven-Day Choice
- Journey and Buzz spend six days together while repairing pods, and Buzz reveals he'd always wanted to leave the dandelion.
- On the seventh day Buzz invites Journey to stay, but Journey returns to his duty, starting twenty years of regret.