Encounters Out There

“You promised me victory!” said the Earth-based ‘Protector.’

“Pay no attention to the polls. You’ll win by a landslide ... Better than last time.”

Qaevix ran the neural influencer—affecting the brainwaves of millions who felt inclined or uncertain:

While they slept, they experienced nightmarish scenarios of widespread chaos with their homes and businesses destroyed. Meanwhile, the opposition’s leader arrested those who professed allegiance to the ‘Protector’—sending them away for ‘re-education.’

The dream memories intentionally faded, but their subconscious impression remained.

“Qaevix, how’s that electoral project coming along?” asked Golqut.

“Fine, sir. Operation Silent Majority shall be successful ...”