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Outland: Chapter 9 The structures that began to grow up upon the horizon were faintly familiar.  I remember them because I had happened to stop at this very location on a sort of shore leave once while travelling down my first time to the tip of Chile.  The old buildings were unmistakable. Upon the highestContinue reading “The Harbor”

Outland: Chapter 8 We didn’t make much progress that day after passing the canal.  As soon as I could spot a path back down to the water, I quickly ordered Gulliver to take us in the direction of it.  Feeling relived at having been able to pass without any action or drama, I was ableContinue reading “Of People”

Outland: Chapter 7 As we reached the northernmost tip of our side of the continent, I kept imagining myself looking out northward and being able to spot the land dangling down into the ocean.  I had heard that much of isthmus connecting the two landmasses had been inundated under water.  I realized at one point,Continue reading “Canal”

Outland: Chapter 6 “Andrew.” “Yes?”  I stuttered, having lost myself in staring out the window.  It was rare Gulliver would speak to me unprovoked. “You wished for me to tell you, and after having just finished my calculations, I believe it is time.” “You’re being very vague, Gulliver.” “My apologies, Andrew.  If I may beContinue reading “The Longest Day of the Year”

Outland: Chapter 5 I awoke one morning to the sound of rain pattering against the shutters on the cockpit window.  The heat had been unbearable for the previous few days, but the sudden relief of waking up to a cool morning brought up my spirits. “Good morning, Gulliver.”  I announced, rubbing my eyes while searchingContinue reading “Monsoon”