Archive for the “Fiction” category
Solid Pipe
by penross on December 14, 2013
Hannah rubbed her fingers through her dark brown hair and then rubbed her eyes in a vain attempt to push the exhaustion away. She hadn’t had a good rest for weeks. Even the snatches she managed between sweeps merely served (…)
Leapers Part Two
by penross on October 26, 2013
Cherian woke with aching muscles and hunger. As she pulled herself upright her arms and neck spasmed from having lain on the dusty carpet for most of the day. It was very cool and her fingers felt frozen. The cold (…)
Wolves on Asteroids
by penross on October 19, 2013
Halibach leaned in towards Rafenizor and with a twisted grin began thumbing his ear lobe. Rafenizor’s clenched beak and twirling feathered eyebrows were indication enough that Halibach had sealed yet another favorable contract. Halibach had found his scarred face almost (…)
A Whisper of Will
by penross on October 12, 2013
With every breath Ryel felt a sharp pain reach up and stab his heart. “This can’t be happening” flashed fearfully through his mind. He stumbled as he walked towards Ilena and gripped his dark jacket above his breast as lightning (…)
Falling Stars
by penross on October 7, 2013
A low hum began to vibrate the rough hewn timber of the palisade. Daisa quietly cursed “Another hive!” as calls to arms ran up and down the platforms surrounding the camp. Diasa turned from the medical station and spotted Commander (…)
Leapers – Part One
by penross on September 9, 2013
“Ms. Streep, are you ready for your leap?” the technician politely asked. “Yes, yes I think I am, thank you” Cherian replied. This would be Cherian’s fifth leap. So much changed each leap she mused as the chamber was gently (…)