Most people didn’t notice when the cataclysm came. A new dawn came and everyone went on as usual, unaware that everything had changed. But at first, it was only the little things that were different. Cataclysms are supposed to come with hellfire and trumpets. With nuclear launch codes and packs of ravening zombies. Alien abductions. Continue
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Word Fame (SF)
Hetty studied the derelict with eager eyes. Six months out of the service, her freelance scrapping career had not been as profitable as she had imagined. Sure, she made enough to cover maintenance, docking fees, and feed herself but not much more. Her ship was too small for the bigger jobs. No room for spares Continue
The Camel’s Eye (SF)
The Camel’s Eye was rumored to have been constructed by the mad pirate captain, Lauro Baliek, in the earliest days of the settlement. The story goes that he appropriated most of the resources that were meant to start the new colony on Absalom III to build the gate. Of course every new colony was supplied Continue
The Switch (SF)
Fafila suppressed the urge to flinch as her husband slammed his crystal wine glass against the tabletop. If she could keep her expression and body language calm, this latest tantrum might blow over with her person unscathed. “You’re supposed to be so brilliant, Fafila. How is it that someone as smart as you’re supposed to Continue
The Secret of Tanecha sy Tyrin Pt. 1 (SF)
Tanecha looked over at Reston as they waited by the airlock. Her first mate’s eyes flicked briefly in her direction and then returned to attention. It was the only concession of nerves that she’d get from him. Rock Solid Reston, the crew called him– for good reason. As Captain of the Megalyth, she could afford Continue
The Reflectix (SF)
“Why can’t I have a Reflectix?” Becca asked for what seemed like the hundredth time. Her face was sour and pinched under her heavy black eyeliner. Twelve was a little young for such heavy makeup, but Becca’s mom was tired of the fight. “It’s just not a good idea, honey.” “I saved up the money Continue
