The Announcement Part 1: The Dandes Nick paced on the tabletop. Sophia sat a few meters away from him, an amused smile on her face as she listened to his footsteps. Sitting at either end of the table were Brinn and Zara, while Taron sat ahead in the pilot’s seat, making sure they didn’t wander …
Chapter Twenty-Two: Study War No More Titan: Contact by D.X. Machina
“When you’re getting ready to launch into space, you’re sitting on a big explosion waiting to happen.” –Dr. Sally Ride “My question is, at what point do we attack?” The question seemed to hang in the air; the various world leaders who fielded Admiral Harwell’s question seemed almost taken aback by it. It was Robyn …
Prologue The Continuing Adventures: Sojourner by D.X. Machina
“I still don’t see why we’re using a human for this.” Engine-Fixer’s tail twitched in disdain; she really wasn’t sure New-Assistant-Systems-Fixer was working out. It wasn’t that she was bad at understanding systems. She was quite competent. It was just that she was a bit provincial. A crewmate has to be able to adapt to …
Chapter Twenty-One: The Trumpet That Shall Never Call Retreat Titan: Contact by D.X. Machina
“Battle is an orgy of disorder.” –Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. They say in battle, time slows down. Eyrn, Naskia, and Sorcha all wished what they said was true. Instead, the peacekeepers kept moving at a steady pace. Too steady, too fast. Almost. Almost…. A soft click and a whoosh came from the ceiling. It …
Dearly Beloved A Tale of Avalon by D.X. Machina
“It’s lucky the Gyfjon was diverted to the Tarsuss System. I would’ve hated for Izzy to miss this,” Junior Crewmate Gwenn said, as she walked through the halls of the compound, heading for the holosuites; her companion just laughed. “Luck? Sure. Just a lucky coincidence that Pryvani’s communications company just happened to specifically need the …
Site Update – New Email Notification D.X. Machina
Well, the email notification system seems to have become rather inconsistent, so I’ve added a new email notification option — the email widget will appear below posts, you can simply select your options and enter your email to receive updates. I’m hoping this works, but if not, well, there are more plug-ins out there, and …
Chapter Twenty: Let Us Die to Make Men Free Titan: Contact by D.X. Machina
“Think not that your word and yours alone must be right.” –Sophocles, Antigone “All right,” Darren said, as they came to a ventilation grate. “We’re here. At least, we’re as close as we can get through the shaft. It’s sealed going forward.” “Very well,” Tatenda said, looking into the mass of men and women in …
Chapter 15: A Turning Point Titan: Sovereign by JohnnyScribe
“…So then, the next thing I know, Vallero’s face is smeared with our mother’s makeup and her hair is full of powder. Needless to say, that was the last time I was allowed to babysit for a long time.” Rhionne looked down at Pierce, who was doubled up in laughter. The two were swapping embarrassing …
Chapter Nineteen: Soul Goes Marching Titan: Contact by D.X. Machina
“I feel small when I am next to you I feel big when I forget you.” –Luscious Jackson, “Deep Shag” “Boss!” Ammer and Inna both called, as Inna ran at a full sprint after Loona and Pryvani, carrying Ammer in her breast pocket. “This needs to be quick, we’re meeting with the floor leader in….” …
The Call Titan: Vignettes by JohnnyScribe
Thyllia was stressed. Her first year at University wasn’t going at all the way she’d expected it to. Thyllia had known that her first few months away at school were going to be a huge adjustment for her, but she hadn’t expected to feel quite as overwhelmed as she now was. Thyllia was sinking, and …