When the sun rises, color returns to our sight. When gone, our eyes search for vibrancy through the dim filter of darkness, but color requires light. As does that which charges hearts to soar. For too long, Jack saw no light, and searched high and low. It wasn’t until the darkest of blackness that he […]
Read more "Artificial Intelligence, Part 1 (of 10)"“You’re an idiot. And I don’t fly with idiots.” The steel door slammed and produced a high-pitched ringing capable of calming a battalion of angry dogs. Jimmy scratched his head. ‘So much for trying…’ he thought. ‘This is gonna be a great 6 months…’ The USS Wright was the first of it’s kind: a 22nd century […]
Read more "I am my brother’s keeper."In an instant, everything became clear. This was never a game at all. This was the very last wish of a dying man, who never truly believed his dreams would be fulfilled, and only now, only in this final and desperate act…his trust was in me to make every minute to have finally meant something. […]
Read more "The Sixth"One more thing, before I finish: did you get the point so far? I haven’t been telling this story for the sake of your enjoyment, and I ain’t making this stuff up. I’m trying to make a point. This is the story of a man who truly lacked limits. Not that he didn’t have limitations, […]
Read more "Chapter XV: Made of Stars – Introduction"Captain: Alright boys and girls, listen up. Today’s target is Exor 3467, a possible jackpot, though the initial probe readings of activity are over a year old. We’ll have visual confirmation in about 12 hours. Pilot: 24. Capital: What? Pilot: 24 hours. Capital One: Oh…right. 24 hours. [beat] Anyway, rumors say this LZ might be hot. […]
Read more "A Crew Plans for Exor 3467"[still black screen] Man Yes, sir… No, sir… as a matter of fact, he did show. Wasn’t much of an entrance, to be quite hon-… oh, right, sorry sir… 3 hours… right… yes, sir. Norman out. Sorry. Woman It’s fine. … Work call? Man Yeah, you could say that. Why do you ask? Woman Oh, […]
Read more "Train"Leaving my room, I felt warm. Warm wool clothing felt great in late November. The lights in the hallway buzzed with a hum that was heavy on the treble, but it was somewhat calming at the moment. This could be a great night. Great friends, good food, in a place that some might call exotic. […]
Read more "As If In Flame – A Scene"“Honor. Courage. Justice. They will guide us all. We will protect the world of man. Sentries, sentries, we will stand.” Their voices rang high into the vaulted ceilings. 1,000 strong; these were their first words spoken…as members of humanity’s first, Earth-wide defense force. The high deck was the best spot to see her in her […]
Read more "The Launch"It was junior year that was to add depth to my experience. I chose to study abroad in probably the best country for anyone as obsessed with medieval history and lore as myself: Scotland. My three months there were filled with castles and craig, and core moments to consider my profession. I’ll never forget the […]
Read more "Stokes Hall of Darkness: 1-2, “The Stones Grew Strange”"Boston, Massachusetts. 2008. With every new season comes a life change. For me it was college. As I rode comfortably in the back of my parents SUV, I held on to my welcome packet and felt the firm, warm feeling of resolution. I had made it to Boston, to the school of my dreams, and […]
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