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Avalanche – Snippet 18

Avalanche – Snippet 18 And moments later, Harmony began to change.  Bulwark had not realized how pallid she had been, how shrunken her cheeks, until color suffused her face and it took on the look of vibrant good health again. … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 09

Expiration Date – Snippet 09 CHAPTER 9 “I only took the regular course.” “What was that?” inquired Alice. “Reeling and Writhing, of course, to begin with,” the Mock Turtle replied, “and then the different branches of Arithmetic—Ambition, Distraction, Uglification, and … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 08

Expiration Date – Snippet 08 CHAPTER 8 “How are you getting on?” said the Cat, as soon as there was mouth enough for it to speak with. –Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Kootie awoke instantly when he heard someone … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 17

Avalanche – Snippet 17 So, I had the clues, I had the theory.  Now it was time to put my supposition to the test. Focus Dennis Lee and Mercedes Lackey “Run the recording,” ordered Bulwark.  “From the beginning,” The tech … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 07

Expiration Date – Snippet 07 CHAPTER 7 “I can’t help it,” said Alice very meekly. “I’m growing.” “You’ve no right to grow here,” said the Dormouse. –Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland The van shook every time a car drove … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 16

Avalanche – Snippet 16 It wasn’t enough for the universe to throw me one curve ball out of left field.  It had to throw me two. Interlude: Who Can It Be Now? Mercedes Lackey For some reason, gods only know … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 06

Expiration Date – Snippet 06 CHAPTER 6 “I dare say you never even spoke to Time!” “Perhaps not,” Alice cautiously replied, “but I know I have to beat time when I learn music.” “Ahh, that accounts for it,” said the … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 15

Avalanche – Snippet 15 So you are saying that we must place our faith in Descartes, and all else follows? “A bit. The mind, from my understanding, arises from the hardware; our brains. Our brains are part of our bodies, … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 14

Avalanche – Snippet 14 Ghost In The Machine Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey “Overwatch to Ural Smasher.” John could tell just by Vickie’s voice, and the fact that she called him that, that it wasn’t an emergency.  For a change.  … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 05

Expiration Date – Snippet 05 CHAPTER 5 “Then you keep moving around, I suppose?” said Alice. “Exactly so,” said the Hatter, “as the things get used up.” “But what happens when you come to the beginning again?” Alice ventured to … Continue reading →