Short Story: Empire Island

One day, a little child asked his mommy, “Why does the sun rise and set, instead of staying in the sky all day and night?” “Well,” the mom said, “It’s because a long time ago, when the sun really did stay in the sky all day and night, some people had a discussion…”

“Hey Frank, when are you going to acknowledge the mortals?” wondered Howard. “When they get past stage two.” replied Frank. “Now that’s just unfair!”

These gods were discussing the mortals down below, and were wondering when to appear before them as superior beings.

(Two months later)

“HEY FRANK, COME TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!” “What is it Howard?” “They got past stage two!” “Oh, well.. Do we appear before their eyes?” “Sure, but let's set up everything.”

Appearing before the mortals in a glow of light, they were quickly worshipped and presented with trinkets. However, it was only a couple of centuries before they were besieged with requests about aid.
Not worth it at all!” “A couple of trinkets? Really Howard? Look at all those gold items in our room!” “You know, you’re right.” “Anyway. we’ve got some complaints are about how hot it is.You think it has something to do with the sun being directly overhead? Roasting them in its bright brilliance?”“Yeah, what are we going to do about