The Priest, the Astronaut and the Caveman

By I.M. Gerhi

Three old actors diligently play their immersive roles in an alien museum display. Then, one day, boredom is eased when a young female joins their small cast. But who is she, and can she play Bridge?

When you are a washed-up old actor, your only gig may be on the far side of the universe, re-enacting mundane moments from Earth's history in an alien museum. And when the script gets boring, any excitement can save the day.

But this time the excitement is a new player. A young female actress. Suddenly, almost forgotten male egos resurface to solve the mystery of her.

THE PRIEST, THE ASTRONAUT AND THE CAVEMAN is a short science fiction story.

 

THE PRIEST, THE ASTRONAUT AND THE CAVEMAN was first published in 2014 and, in 2021, was included in the short story collection ABRUPTLY: a short story collection in four sets.

 

I.M. Gerhi is the pen name Gerhi Janse van Vuuren used to publish his fiction. As a former high school teacher, Gerhi is also a fine art painter. I.M. Gerhi lives in Randburg, Gauteng, in sunny South Africa, with his wife, two sons, and two cats.

• Language: English
• Publisher: GPB Janse van Vuuren
• Release date: Dec 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215743751

I.M. Gerhi

I.M. Gerhi is the pen name Gerhi Janse van Vuuren used to publish his fiction. As a former high school teacher, Gerhi is also a fine art painter. I.M. Gerhi lives in Randburg, Gauteng, in sunny South Africa, with his wife, two sons, and two cats.

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The Priest, the Astronaut and the Caveman

I.M. Gerhi

Published by GPB Janse van Vuuren, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

THE PRIEST, THE ASTRONAUT AND THE CAVEMAN

First edition. December 21, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 I.M. Gerhi.

ISBN: 979-8215743751

Written by I.M. Gerhi.

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Title Page

Copyright Page

The Priest, the Astronaut and the Caveman

Also By I.M. Gerhi

About the Author

The Priest, the Astronaut, and the Caveman were playing cards when the construction crew moved in.

Snap! said the Priest.

The Caveman did not notice the three of clubs in his own hand. He watched the construction crew with interest.

I say, are you going to play? said the Priest.

The Caveman scratched his beard. He hated his beard. Not only did it have to be scraggly, it had to be dirty too. And no make-up got dirt quite as right as real dirt got it. And that meant it itched constantly. He stopped scratching. I wonder what they are doing?

The three of them sat