Terminal by Elizabeth Eadie

Terminal

Short Story (Prose) · Sci-fi · 20 pages

In a sweltering near-future where societal contribution is necessary to avoid termination and nutrient redistribution, a sharp-witted 98-year-old woman battles memory loss and the careless bureaucratic machine she helped create.

Written by Elizabeth Eadie

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Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Cinematic Prose 2025

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Elizabeth Eadie

Alexandria, VA

Elizabeth write stories that explore the complex intersections of technology and humanity, centering on characters navigating modern challenges in deeply personal and unexpected ways. Her work plays with themes of memory and truth, unraveling how they shape our identities and relationships. Elizabeth is currently pitching a short story collection, w...

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Story has also been submitted for print publication as the final in a series of short stories.