A Short Story by Bajan Eagle – Sep 19, 2024

Two aliens arrived on Earth, hailing from a highly intuitive culture that thrived on curiosity and knowledge. Their mission was simple: to unravel the mysteries of Earth’s cultures, understand how humans lived, and, most importantly, delve into their history. As they wandered, they stumbled upon the vast world of books—a treasure trove of knowledge that spanned centuries. They were astonished to find billions of books, each holding pieces of humanity’s heart and mind.

Driven by their thirst for discovery, the aliens didn’t just read the books; they dissected them, searching for hidden meanings and messages buried within. Amidst the sea of stories, histories, and philosophies, they found one book that stood apart from the rest. It was unlike anything else on Earth, layered with multiple levels of communication. One layer, in particular, caught their attention—foretelling future events and naming people who had yet to be born at the time it was written.

But these two aliens were different in their reactions. One was indifferent, seeking nothing more than the thrill of adventure on a distant world. For him, this was just another pitstop on a cosmic road trip. The other, however, was captivated to his very core. This alien knew, by the undeniable evidence before him, that this book held something not of Earthly origin—something beyond space and time.

What he had discovered was more valuable than anything he could have ever imagined. He had uncovered the Word of God.