BANG

Here’s another short story!

Genre: science fiction
Random phrase: tough it out
Random word: biology
Word count: 241

Captains log: It’s only been a few hours since the previous entry, but this is just too bizarre. The crew returned from their exploration; brought a few plants to continue their study of the planet’s biology. They all seemed a bit groggy, but they toughed it out and continued to work. A few hours went by, and they damn near passed out. I told them to call it good for now and go get some rest. I’m about to do the same; it’s been a long day. Signing off.

Captains log: I’m the only one awake. Went to check on the team, they were still sound asleep. Must have been exhausted from yesterday. I’ll cook them up some breakfast; maybe the smell of food will get their asses out of bed. Signing off.

Captains log: They’re all dead. Their eyes exploded; chests caved in… I’m not sure how the hell this happened. Obviously, it has something to do with whatever they found on their exploration. I just hope they didn’t bring it back with them… I have some disposing to do. Signing off.

Captains log final entry: *Coughing* Whatever they had, they brought it back with them *cough cough*. It’s getting harder to breathe, to see, to think… it’s the plants. Some sort of defense mechanism *cough cough*. I’m not going out this way. If you’re seeing this, don’t bother looking for us; stay off this planet. We’re all dead. *BANG*