“By Any Other Name” – Chapter 3

The events of this story take place in the Starstuff Universe some years before (or after?) those of the Starstuff Trilogy.

“You’re a thief, aren’t you?”

In the low light of the chamber, I could see a dirty face behind the golden gun. It was smeared with dirt, starstuff dust, and grime. Two dark eyes stuck in the middle of it, glittering like wet stones.

It was a woman.

“Not me,” I shot back. I swiped at the metal box. “You are. That’s my box. It’s not for you.”

“Can’t nobody t...