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A Return

Whispers of Mars [Chapter 16] Cecil suited up again to head out across the dusty slopes of the crater. The art of pulling the tight underclothing over one’s body was a series of practiced movements for many of the crew. After a night of restless sleep, broken up by vague and cryptic dreams and followedContinue reading “A Return”

Asleep but Awake

Whispers of Mars [Chapter 15] When Cecil came to, he was in the familiar bed of the medbay once more. The backs of the others were to him. Attempting to sit up, he felt the oxygen tube around his neck and under his nose, and an IV jabbed into his lower arm. He laid backContinue reading “Asleep but Awake”

The Distance

Whispers of Mars [Chapter 14] The rover Agrippa had parked at the surface entrance of Secundus two days previous was in the same place, but the shifting sands from the storm had rendered the area different enough for Cecil to notice. The fine red-orange powder had gathered up along one side of the outpost, onContinue reading “The Distance”

Mother

Whisper of Mars [Chapter 13] When Cecil awoke, most of the others had already departed for their tasks, including Martinez. Cecil sat up and held his breath, looking around for anyone else. A white, crinkling wrapper shot towards him and landed in his lap with a light tap. “Breakfast,” Agrippa said, moving about between theContinue reading “Mother”

Whispers

Whispers of Mars [Chapter 12] Cecil tinkered with the panels and their bolts and the outer layers of the mechanism. He studied the blurry details in front of him, but no recollection of the following steps presented themselves to him. The day dragged on but the pale, unnatural lights gave no indication of how muchContinue reading “Whispers”