She’d been so focused on freeing the two people that were now following her through the spaceport vents that Elena hadn’t really considered what to do about after. The young woman spared a glance over her shoulder at the two new companions she’d acquired. The two of them were whispering to each other and occasionally …
Chapter 3: Escape Titan: Stray by JohnnyScribe
The only sound she could hear was her own breathing and her footsteps as she shuffled through the layer of dust in the ventilation shaft. The only light was that which filtered through the seams and what could be seen through the occasional vent. Not that it mattered; these vents were now as familiar to …
Chapter 2 Survival Titan: Stray by JohnnyScribe
She couldn’t decide which was worse; the fear, the sadness or the hunger pangs. Elena crouched in the shadow of a monumental sized bench and watched an unending stream of giants walk past. She felt the weight of her own terror pressing down on her and threatening to drive her insane. It had been hours …
Chapter 1: The Worst Hangover titan: Stray by Johnny Scribe
The battery charge on a model ж786 biological life-form cryogenic unit will last an average of seven to eight years of continual use, depending on maintenance and regular access to sunlight. The unit containing Elena Machado was buried in a bag in a storage room at a spaceport. The battery on her unit managed to last …
Prologue: A Short Delay Titan: Stray by Johnny Scribe
Approximately 30 Km. West of San José Alajuela Province, Costa Rica January 15, 2013 “Pass me another beer from that cooler!” Her voice was barely audible over the loud cheering a raucous laughter that permeated the party bus, but eventually Elena Machado was able to attract the attention of her brother Miguel, who was seated …
Molly Chronicles of the Tribe by Johnny Scribe
Titan footsteps are unmistakable. If you spend enough time among the people of the Tribe, as Molly had, you learn to distinguish the pace and force of each Titan member of the Maris family. Whether it’s the gap between steps caused by Aezhay’s longer legs, Aisell’s purposeful stride, or the careful and unsure steps of …
Heist (Epilogues) by D.X. Machina
“I just received word,” Pryvani said, checking over her pad. “My asset in New Trantor reports that Margu Peten has been placed in custody.” “What’ll the charge be?” “Well….” “He was actually in trouble already,” Rixie said. “Those ‘bad runs’ that Palemst Themego documented. We felt it best if he faced the consequences of that, …
Heist (Chapter Five) by D.X. Machina
All in all, it was very different than what any of them had expected. “I do recommend this dish,” Lady Tarsuss said. “It’s called ‘Ravioli.’ It’s a version of an Earth dish.” “It would be better if Titans had managed to pick up tomatoes on one of your visits to Earth. Huipippa gets close, but …
Heist (Chapter Four) by D.X. Machina
Nest pushed the ATV up the ramp and onto the ship, ignoring the sudden drop from 1 G to .33 G. He zipped past the prone Titan, checking just long enough to confirm the man was breathing. He appreciated the training they’d done at Tayas Mons. Imperator Tam and Archon Raptis had set up a …
Heist (Chapter Three) by D.X. Machina
“Can’t you go any faster?” “These roads weren’t made for APCs, ma’am. Any faster we risk snapping an axle.” “Any slower, we risk not being in position.” Archon Adoni Raptis stared out the windshield of the armored personnel carrier, barely cognizant of its bouncing and jostling. She was glad she’d happened to be here; Stratichos …