The Pied Piper of Stars

An otherworldly visitor.
A shattered promise.
And an unpaid debt.
Alma didn't know her days on Earth were numbered, but when a mysterious visitor from a distant galaxy reappears after a centuries-old deal was struck, everything changes.
Set days before aliens from space collect their debt from Earth, follow Alma and her family in this sci-fi retelling of the classic terrifying fairy tale, The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
*This is a standalone short story*

Chandra Snicker is the author of speculative short stories ranging from fantasy, science fiction, horror, and blended genres. When not writing short stories, Chandra writes poetry and works on her dark fantasy novel, and other projects. A former teacher, Chandra enjoys theatre, myths, nature, and video games.
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