WARNING: This is a short story. Of the 104 pages, the story itself is only 16 (2844 words). There are many pages with limited text. This is intentional — you must read this incredible story to discover why. Annie Flynn knew early on where life would take her. "The northeastern region of Syrtis Major Planum. That's where I'm going to land." Experience the magical life of Annie Flynn, from those early years in the first row, second desk to humankind's first landing on the red planet. ANNIE FLYNN — SACRIFICE — VALOR — HUMANKIND