I heard a snap and then I felt my ears pop. I was told that these two things happening together were the two worst possible things to happen in the middle of deep space. It was a meteorite, and it left a hole in the viewport the size of a dime. It was enough to cause my death. I searched all over for something to patch it with, but it looked like I was going to die. That's when I saw the quarter. Usually people didn't bring cash into space, but the captain always kept a quarter in every cabin, just in case. I realized that this is a time for the quarter to be of use. Just as I was about to pass out from lack of oxygen, I threw the quarter at the hole and covered it just in time for the life support system to start replacing air. As I passed out, I made a mental note to tank the captain for his forsightedness. 2007-10-20T21:10:40Z http://ficlets.com/feed/story/11606 <p>I really liked this story, I think you wrote is well and I can only look on in amazement at your creativity ; )</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/11606?basename=18836 2007-10-20T21:10:40Z Blossom Ruoqen http://ficlets.com/authors/stainedglasstears <p>wow, an out-of-this-world use for a quarter! LOL !</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/11606?basename=18055 2007-10-17T00:48:50Z Mistress Elsha Hawk http://ficlets.com/authors/mistress_elsha_hawk