Routine for a Hornet by Don Berry
Don Berry's Routine for a Hornet is a story about a young man named Tom who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a talented musician, but he is also a troubled soul. He is trying to find his way in life, but he is constantly being pulled in different directions. He is torn between his love of music and his need to make a living. He is also struggling with his own inner demons, which are preventing him from achieving his goals. Tom's life takes a turn when he meets a mysterious woman named Hornet. She is a mysterious figure who seems to have a connection to Tom's past. She helps him to find his way and to make sense of his life. Through her guidance, Tom is able to find his true purpose and to make a living as a musician. Routine for a Hornet is a story of self-discovery and redemption. It is a story of hope and courage, and it is a story of finding one's true purpose in life. It is a story of finding the courage to follow one's dreams and to make a living doing what one loves.
By Don Berry · First published 1956 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery · 5,185 words
First lines
"Hurtling through space to meet the enemy in equipment too delicate to step on, without enough fuel to get back, and knowing you're completely expendable is just"
Alarm bells filled the wardroom, screaming off the metal walls and filling the room with their flat, metallic clang. Cressey leaped up, spilling the table with its checkerboard to the floor.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Don Berry
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 5,185 words
- Structure: 1 section, 100 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title suggests a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure stories.
- Fantasy — The title implies a mythical creature, which is a common element of fantasy stories.
- Mystery — The title implies a sense of intrigue and suspense, which are common elements of mystery stories.
- Romance — The title implies a sense of passion and emotion, which are common elements of romance stories.
Tags
Astronauts · Fiction · Human-alien encounters · Science fiction · Short stories · War stories · air · alien encounters · back · began · captain · cockpit