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Raiders (chapter 2)
Inside the kidnappers flyer, Harkins could see that there was another woman at the controls in the cockpit. This one was considerably more ragtag than the woman who called herself Lovac. She wore a threadbare vest and shirt that appeared … Continue reading
The Bonding
On the day of my Bonding my mother cried. When I awoke she was weeping, and my father held her, comforting her. I asked what was wrong, but they did not answer me. I asked my mother why she cried, … Continue reading
Dear Jess,
I don’t know if this letter will get to you. The book says it should, but the book has lied before. We’ve figured some stuff out about it while you’ve been gone. For starters, as far as we can tell, … Continue reading
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Skittering
They come out in the fall. That’s their season, and that’s when they’re dangerous. It’s when they can blend in. You could see a hundred and you wouldn’t think anything of it. You’re not really looking for them after all. … Continue reading
Sick
I’m sick. It’s not my fault. I was careful. I was so careful. I wear a mask, I wear gloves, I use sanitizer all the time. I was careful. I know how it happened. On my way to work. I … Continue reading
Maria (continued)
[Bit late on posting the story this week. Sorry about that :p] There were lights on in the hallway, the same dim light strips that lined the walls in their room lined the walls beyond the door. Ok, where ever … Continue reading
Maria
Maria breathed in deep as she woke up. She didn’t open her eyes yet, as she was considering staying in bed for awhile. It was Sunday, and if her mother found her awake before nine, she’d insist on Maria accompanying … Continue reading
Entanglement
Let us talk about two particles. Two random particles in the astronomically gargantuan universe which are, for all intents and purposes, identical. In that whole, giant, cosmic vastness that is our universe, these two particles (by chance) happen to be … Continue reading
Meat
I’ve still got meat. All my friends say I should go full-metal, but my meat is important to me. You need a brain augment if you wanna compete in the job market these days, but that doesn’t mean I have … Continue reading
Lights on the Horizon
Marvo sat with legs crossed atop a rock at the water’s edge, the unfinished net laying across her lap. She looped the netting needle through the loops of rope unconsciously as she looked out to the sun setting far out … Continue reading
Fred Hesser 