Aphelion

My votes are in.

I'm poking the finger of my cursor up the little devil's nose and wiping it on her union suit.

Very interesting challenge responses this time; the topic was clearly inspiring.

Well, since the dog is back, this contest isn't safe for the rest of us, I guess.

Good job, Verse! My vote was one of the ones that put another frozen doggie-treat in your icebox, I mean, display case. Here are the rest of 'em:

1 ) The Three Onion-Pears of Alpha-Centauri
2 ) S-7.5.1 OMEGA
3 ) The Valleys of Whatcom
4 ) Graecia capta...
5 ) The Second War

Also, select the one story that in your view best meets the challenge requirements and captures the spirit of the challenge to receive the challenge bonus:
The Second War

I almost got stuck and didn't finish; what's up there wasn't the first idea I had. Like Rick, I also thought of the nuclear option, then thought up-close and personal was better--then just left all the details out.

John sez I got 32.8, but I don't know what that means (other than that I didn't win ).

Maybe next time.