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I had been travelling the galaxy for some time now, alone, occasionally stopping on an inhabited planet for food and supplies. I’d had a pretty good system going for a few years. I didn’t have a crew, although the ship is large enough for one, but still small enough for me to handle on my Continue reading Quest for Onepus – Part 1 The prologue to a new book I’m writing The rain poured down, beating an uneven rhythm onto the hard pavement. A woman made her way through the puddles, being careful to avoid the streetlights, and ducking into alleyways as soon as lightning flashed. She had two thick blankets covering the precious cargo in her basket – Continue reading Resolution – Prologue // Abigail quietly and carefully led her horse, Sky, out of the stable and across the pasture to the gate. She opened the gate, led Sky through it and closed it securely again. She looked briefly over her shoulder to the house a distance away from the pasture gate. The house was quiet in the Continue reading Freedom Bound – Part One CHAPTER 2 As they neared the Moon, one of the three Shuttles left the three ship formation. It veered towards the Moon. The other two continued on a fixed path. It was quite a sight as the two shuttles cruised past the Moon. The cratered, desolate grey surface was clear to see. Forty minutes after Continue reading Koron Wars: Gateway To Hell_Chapter 2 Editors' Choice Winner It’s been a while. Here’s a little re-cap: Larson was alone on his ship when Tawni sent an SOS. A few days after having saved her, she brought a stranger on board to see how she and Larson could help him. Larson was angry at Tawni, but ended up inviting Able Continue reading Quest for Onepus – Part 4 She smiled, got up and mock saluted me. Who was she? “Isn’t it a little dangerous for you to be out on your own?” I asked quite bluntly, ignoring the hypocrisy of the question – she didn’t. She raised an eyebrow and said, “I would ask you the same thing, Captain.” “You’re a woman.” I knew it was Continue reading Quest for Onepus – Part 2 Thank for Editors’ Choice Award! Previously on Quest for Onepus… Larson rescued Tawni from her dying cruiser, and while they were working on getting it fixed, they ran into more stranded people. A family, to be specific. Larson invited Able, Blessing and their three children to dinner so he could get to know them. Now… All Continue reading Quest for Onepus – Part 5 Chapter 3 Two GAF Saber 200C Star-Fighters cruised into cold Space. Captain Garret, call sign Tiger, and his wingman had been on that humdrum patrol roster for the last two weeks. They’d be glad when the week was over. A few days of R&R and then off to a more challenging assignment, hopefully! “Central to Tiger!” called Continue reading Koron Wars: Gateway To Hell_Chapter 3 CHAPTER 4 Military ports became a hive of activity. Men and machine moved in chaotic harmony. High in the Martian orbit, Battle Carriers started receiving their additional complements of fighter and bomber squadrons. Cruisers and Destroyers took in supplies while testing their turrets and guns. Ground crew had never been so busy. Any serviceable naval ship Continue reading Koron Wars: Gateway To Hell_Chapter 4 Previously… Larson was alone on his ship when Tawni hailed him with an SOS. Her cruiser being damaged, he let her stay on his ship until he was able to drop her off… We ate together, because what else was there to do? She offered to make me something. When I declined, she made a joke Continue reading Quest for Onepus – Part 3 |
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