From a future steampunk novella-in-progress.
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The wind came in from the west, sour with blood and agitating the gorillas.Izzy stood at the rail and scanned the horizon. Then again with the telescope. “No sign of smoke. And there aren't any settlements this far out. Are you sure what you smell is blood?”Kiirahk grunted, flat nostrils flared as she crouched on the rail, the fur on her back bristling. Her fingers wrote words in the air. “Travelers? Maybe.” Izzy r...
Published on January 22, 2014 04:00