The shutter doors open, the ship computer speaks in a cold and monotone voice "docking procedure activated." The pilot begins to sit back into his chair and put his feet up onto the dashboard. Soon after the ship begins to move on its own accord carefully calculating what path it should take to enter the station. Soon the ship nears the entrance of "dock 34" there is a thin field between the station and the dark vastness of space. The ship soon goes through the field like it's nothing; a low buzzing sound surrounds the ship as it goes through. Then the station finely comes into view, it's quite dark and hollow with only the lights of the docking areas, restaurants, and motels on the walls lighting the way. The entire station spins on its side, creating an artificial gravity for those on the walls. The PA system begins to blare out, "Welcome to Murdock Station, remember to stay below the speed limit of 10 kilometers a second." There are various tubes between the walls for easy transport to each section of the station. There is a multitude of ships flying around the inside of the station, the majority of which are either docking or leaving the station. Soon enough a tower connected to the dock comes into view of the pilot, A hologram on the dashboard appears showing the ship above a target. The ship lines up with the bullseye before landing on the dock with a large thud as the ship's suspension fails to keep the ship raised above its landing gear.
Stories from the dark: Vol 1,
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