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Endgame

Allan Onik

    In Ryongsong Place, Un watched Jurassic Park in his throne room. The T-Rex was chasing a theme park car down the road. His top general sat next to him.
    “You know,” Un said, “it is amazing how long the dinosaurs were the rulers of Earth. For nearly 150 million years they held their reign. They were majestic creatures—far better than us humans. We’ve ruled and lasted for a mere 200,000 years. We are a petty spec in the cosmos. A stain to nature and the other species.”
    “I couldn’t agree more,” the general said.
    “I know why you’re saying that. Because I hold all the power in this small country. Truth be told, I always found my father and grandfather to be tyrants. So am I. And that is how it will end. That is how the game has changed up to this point. New times and new pressures. And I must live out my role as the so called Great Leader.”
    A drop of sweat rolled down the general’s brow. “But you are the Great Leader!” His eyes were empty. He spoke through clenched teeth.
    “Put the briefcase on your lap.”
    The general followed his orders.
    “Open it.”
    Inside were three red keys attached to a radio apparatus with wires and blinking lights.
    “Initiate Cerberus. Lock on Tokyo, Seoul, and Seattle.”

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