When you find yourself stranded on a desert island, One of the things you notice is the night sky, completely obscured by any unnatural light. After the first night, you might be content with never seeing another headlight, or streetlight, or house light again. Until, on the horizon, you see the light from a ship.
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The Duel
“Mr Bradbury. You’re being charged with the death of a Mr. Marshall. How do you plea?” “Guilty as charged. May I go now?” He leans back in the chair, tapping his foot expectantly, arms crossed. “Oh no.” The judge chuckles. “You’ve just admitted to the killing of another human being. We must now discuss sentencing. YouContinue reading “The Duel”
Rhetoric
People say there’s an “Eye In The Sky.” They mean a satellite out there orbiting the planet, spaying on us. There’s other ways it could be happening, but obviously the biggest example of it would be the worst. I don’t know if spying is the right word. Collecting information. Keeping the peace. Providing security. IContinue reading “Rhetoric”
Pity for The Baby Bird
Excerpt from Mother of Mars (Yes, I’m still working on this.) Rumbling over the rocky landscape, the comforting sound of radio static plays in Cecil’s ears. Agrippa speaks up. “How… how do you feel about all this?” He hesitates. “It’s been hard to process all of this, Agrippa.” Cecil sighs, leaning over the front seat. “IContinue reading “Pity for The Baby Bird”
The Voice
-Remember, if you mess this up, it’s on you. I’m not taking responsibility. –I know that. -I’ll tell you what I’ll do if something goes wrong. -I don’t need to hear it. Nothing will go wrong. –Even though we’re in this together, you’re the one who wants it more. If something happens, I’m out forContinue reading “The Voice”
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