The Weak Force

[alleyalligator]

It was just a star, one among countless others, hanging in the night sky.  Perhaps it shone a little more brightly than the rest, perhaps it had a green tinge to it at times, but it was still just a star, until the day it wasn’t.

At first, the change was subtle.  It was ever so slightly bigger, night on night, its light ever so slightly stronger

Comments

[the_day_setup]

"Triangle surrounded by flashing lights?" My theory is that the aliens are friendly... and they love their techno... and were hoping to turn Earth into a danceclub. Did anyone try, like, wielding glow-sticks and wacky hats in the triangle's presence? Maybe the kick drum and house piano chords would kick in then.

'Twas a fun story... hope there'll be a sequel.

[alleyalligator]

You know, nobody did try the dancing thing. They totally should have - it wouldn't have been nearly as scary once the true nature of the triangle had been revealed.

[ellakite]

These folks got lucky:

There's usually no warning for Beta Decay. It just happens... and then things start disintegrating.

A very interesting and unique take on the topic. Thanks for posting it.

[alleyalligator]

Well I didn't really have the physics angle in mind when I was pondering this - I was thinking more of the military force angle after we noticed a really bright star the other night we hadn't seen before...

[whipchick]

Wow, chilling! Loved this line - "it was not unknown for neglected piles of comics to throw themselves at him, insisting that he read them that very second instead of doing whatever job" - that's what happens to me all the time when I clean the basement! This was so creepy and raised so many questions - reminded me a little of Ray Bradbury, too, with the folksiness of tone belying the terrible danger.

[alleyalligator]

Your basement is also invaded too? Grrrr! Those pesky comics! They get everywhere!

[ecosopher]

Certainly, attendance at church went up.

Heh. This made me smile.

A great interpretation of the topic.

[alleyalligator]

Thanks!

[jem0000000]

Spooky.

[alleyalligator]

Thanks.