I opted out of joining the evening activities in favor of some quiet and relaxing reading in my room. I had a sitting area after all, so it was a shame not to use it. Besides, we w...
Here is a line for those who like to note if they are First Time Readers (FTR) or Re-Readers (RR).I wiped sweat away from my eyes as I tightened the last bolt into place. It was ho...
I glanced down at my uniform to make sure it was spotless. I was procrastinating, and I knew it. I was about to be the hostess for half a dozen of the most influential and powerful...
* * * Epilogue * * **** Ten Years Later ***I left the dining area and smiled as a handful of young children ran past me. They didn't stop or slow down as they greeted me."Morning, ...
I slowly woke up and could tell that I had slept quite heavily. I stretched lazily and froze as my memories came rushing back at me. That had to have been just a rather crazy dream...
The guard grabbed the unconscious man's ankles before dragging him out the door. The other men were uneasy and silent. Cynthia was quite pale, and her heart rate was high due to th...
The data device had a sturdy handle and was surprisingly light for its size. I hid the box on a shelf before opening up the door and looking out of it. The coast was clear. I grabb...
I sat at the dining table on the Tyndel as I ate breakfast. I was also waiting to see who was brave enough to change ships. I really did not expect many to come just due to the fac...
We walked up the ramp to the older spaceship. The state of the hull told me why the Captain was so willing to sell his experienced AI – this ship clearly needed some repairs. The a...
I stood at the top of the ramp platform while the Terraformers disembarked. I was standing to the side of the door, and most barely glanced at me, probably thinking I was just a se...