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January 1, 2017
Night
The sunset had already faded from reds and oranges to purples and blues and then to deep black by the time she reached the other side of the river. Unnumbered stars lit her way from above through scattered clouds, but these were lost again once Jire reached the flickering torches of Palitewe. Only the drunks … Continue reading Night →
December 31, 2016
Afternoon
Jire made it back to the market in time for the next crowd to leave the church, with the sun just starting to fall in the sky above. The worshippers swarmed out from intricately carved doors and into the square before the fortress, blending with those already milling about outside at the stalls and pulpits … Continue reading Afternoon →
December 13, 2016
Against the Deluge
“Be careful in there,” Janse said as her brows furrowed slightly. “He almost killed two of the marines just getting him inside.” Lor Prennick was skeptical. The screen above him showed a slight, pale man secured so tightly, he doubted the prisoner could even inhale all the way. “Not much he can do now,” he … Continue reading Against the Deluge →
November 22, 2016
Chapter Thirteen: The Crusaders, or Zeal
"Even the memory of Vau’s full glory, with all its vaunted cathedrals and the pageantry of the Ferres royal court, could not shake the tedium of marching from Matthieu’s mind. Thirty-seven days lay between him and Ossir."
November 19, 2016
Inkitt Deleted My Account, and Other Forms of Nefarious Vanity Press Skullduggery
I joined Inkitt on May 23rd, 2015. I know this because after they deleted my account, I started feeling a little retrospective and wanted to verify just how long I'd given that site a chance before they decided to pull the plug.
October 11, 2016
Chapter Five
Eric Florn hadn’t had a steak this good in a long time, certainly not back on Earth; there was only so much room for cows on a planet of thirteen and a half billion people. Furthermore, the interior of Ad Astra Lounge was much quieter than anywhere on Earth he’d been either. All around him … Continue reading Chapter Five →
August 31, 2016
Noon
Jire had learned early on how to secure what little money she had in her pocket so it didn’t make any noise. Though she only carried two copper coins, she’d heard of people getting killed for less. Perhaps it was the feast day that had driven Master Morres to give her twice her usual payment, … Continue reading Noon →
July 24, 2016
“Not to Sound Bitter”
ESD May 14th, 2629 Malinowski Research Station, Trobriand Sector, Ryosh c Ryosh System It has been 29 days since my arrival on Ryosh c. Not to sound bitter about it, but I’m getting a little worn out. Okay, more than a little worn out. Okay, I’m bitter, dammit. This is precisely the kind of … Continue reading “Not to Sound Bitter” →
“Addendum”
ESD April 15th, 2629 Malinowski Research Station, Trobriand Sector, Ryosh c Ryosh System An addendum to the last: I haven’t stopped screaming since landing, at least in my head, and I may just keep it up until we leave. Please send throat lozenges. That is all.Filed under: The Ryosh
July 19, 2016
“Tantalus’ Figs”
ESD May 20th, 2629 Malinowski Research Station, Trobriand Sector, Ryosh c Ryosh System So Ores [11] took off his helmet this afternoon. Errin said he just walked straight out of lunch, went down the road to the beach and popped it off. It’s a good thing somebody down there was watching out for this … Continue reading “Tantalus’ Figs” →
