Apr 1, 2020 6:00 AM

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Save the Planet

Each month we publish a six-word story—and it could be written by you.

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—@johnjohnjungle via Instagram

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Then a ship from Krypton landed. —@marcelo_paixao_almeida via Instagram

Everyone gets five free in international trips. —@clawd2deth via Twitter

Move all heavy industry off-world. —Stevie Turnbull via Facebook

Love everyone, and wash your hands. —@brohemian_rapshowdy via Instagram

Come back, ancient aliens! Reboot Earth. —@sarahk0csis via Twitter

Genetically engineer cows to fart hydrogen. —Hamish Hamish via Facebook

Hiring: Sensible planetary dictator. Apply within. —@matt_owczarz via Twitter

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ILLUSTRATION: VIOLET REED

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