Story Burst 5
This week’s flash story
Rock
They’re calcium deposits in your inner ear, usually called ear rocks. If they get dislodged, you’ll feel a little off-balance and have to lie to one side until they find their resting place. That new sound in your head at night? The rock conducting, amplifying the voice. Shhh, just sleep.
Answer Key: episode 5
Iffan’s shoulders relaxed. “Alright then, I guess it’s ok.”
After Hal confirmed his suspicions with two fresh rats, Iffan urged him to take the findings to Kairos Yilmaz, the director of Aroa Research. Iffan wanted the extra research approved so he wouldn’t get in trouble. Hal wanted Kairos to finally put him in charge of a team that would lead the way to the future—or the past, he really wasn’t picky.
“Kairos, do you have a moment?” The director was seated at a lab bench that had been converted into a desk. He had several faux candles on the shelves behind him, twinkling a steady pulse to mimic the flickering of natural candles. An elaborate, faceted Tiffany lamp perched at the edge of his desk, casting a multicolored glow over his spray-on tan.
“Halit, of course, come in. I was just watching the Today Show—Amser did a great job, giving Aroa Research a plug in the middle of answering Jody Decoe’s animal rights’ question.”
“Oh, she’s a natural.” Hal smiled with his mouth.
Kairos nodded. “What brings you into my office today?”
“Well, I was looking at Amser’s dissection numbers, and I’ve reached an interesting conclusion.”