Which scientific advance was made by the Texas Instruments company of Dallas? A)development of a silicon microchip
B)invention of an artificial heart
C)deciphering of the human genome
D)discovery of a vaccine for smallpox

In the space below, write a 800-1,000 word fictional narrative with an engaging hook, well-developed characters, conflict, and resolution, effective dialogue, examples of suspense and symbolism, and proper use of creative punctuation, including quotation marks, commas, and dashes.