I’m trying something new starting today. Every Friday there will be a 40-word story posted. You can share 40 words from your story, or write a short 40-word story. Total words must be 40 words or more and less than 50 words. Here’s mine:

In a bleak future, where machines ruled and humanity cowered, Jon found an unlikely companion, a weathered droid with fading memories named, R-3Z. Together, they defied the oppressive regime, seeking forgotten truths in rusted data archives. Their bond sparked hope in a desolate world.

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