Genres: Comedy, Comedy Sci-Fi, Post-Apocalypse, Science Fiction
Cast of Wonders 507: The Last Auction
Show Notes
Additional Editor’s note: At the time of this episode’s release, the people of Pakistan are struggling with the aftermath of devastating floods. The climate crisis affects all of us, but the brunt of the suffering is often borne by those with limited resources, and those who have contributed least to human-induced climate change. There are many charities running appeals to provide aid for Pakistan: these are just a few: https://www.dec.org.uk/
The Last Auction
by Abhilash Jayachandra
When the last piece of land that was destined for the ocean was about ready to be swallowed by the waters, the last great auction was held.
The auction was handled by the Land Ho! Auction House (since defunct) and, as such, they were obligated to inform any and all interested parties who might want to participate. It was rumored that they had even dispatched an invite to the underwater town of New Atlantis, where the oldest of the old, those who still remembered the planet before the “Melt” and the “Submerge” still lived with their descendants. But whether the Grand Old Matriarch or any of her sisters would make an appearance or send a representative was not known. (Continue Reading…)
