Everyone Hates the Auditor
ShortStory 3,558 words Recommended by 2 award/anthology sources
"Attention, please,” the Manager says over the office intercom. “The Auditor’s shuttle is scheduled to dock in one hour. I repeat, one hour. Warehouse staff, please ensure that all inventory is in place.”
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