Entry for G&S Hard Science Contest: An exploration of how magic could be explained by science in a world where witches, wizards, and dragons not only exist, but thrive. Science-based chapters interspersed with world-based stories.
“This is Lisa Hernandez, reporting live from the White House and the excitement here is palpable! The President just made his way onto the stage, along with the Vice President and Congressional leaders. We’re now awaiting the arrival of — oh! Here they are now. Three delegates from the alien race, calling themselves ahgralamartok. They are quite short —the tallest not even reaching the President’s chin — with large heads and dark, expressive eyes. The aliens are shaking hands . . .
“This is Lisa Hernandez, reporting live from the White House and the excitement here is palpable! The President just made his way onto the stage, along with the Vice President and Congressional leaders. We’re now awaiting the arrival of — oh! Here they are now. Three delegates from the alien race, calling themselves ahgralamartok. They are quite short —the tallest not even reaching the President’s chin — with large heads and dark, expressive eyes. The aliens are shaking hands . . .
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