No Space for Family [Chapter 29] “Well dang, I didn’t teach her that.” Mom jerked up so fast that she nearly threw Terren and me off of her. My Dad was coming our way, eyes still up at the sky, when Mom nearly tackled him, pounding her hands against his chest and finally burying herContinue reading “The First and Last Flight”
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Flying By Wire
No Space for Family [Chapter 28] “We’re in asset protection, Overseer,” Lanky continued there on the other side of the half wall. “We didn’t come this way to wreak havoc, only to secure the things that belong to our benefactor. That includes anybody who has gained access to trade secrets through illicit means. That beingContinue reading “Flying By Wire”
The Proper Orientation
No Space for Family [Chapter 27] The Overseer let out a long sigh. “I’m assuming this doctor of yours was supposed to arrive alone,” she said, watching as the freshly landed craft powered down. “I’d say a starship of that size can’t be manned by one person,” Mom concluded. “If they do mean ill ofContinue reading “The Proper Orientation”
The Enemy’s Reach
No Space for Family [Chapter 26] So there we were, running back into the arms of the lovely and cool colony overseer Sakura Ishii. Those are Grandma’s words, not mine. I think she didn’t think my dad had a plan. We had hurriedly packed up into our day bags, and off me and my momContinue reading “The Enemy’s Reach”
One Lie Too Few
No Space for Family [Chapter 25] I was calling for my dad on the way to the cockpit, but Mom intercepted me in the kitchen first. “What’s up? Did the door explode or something?” she said with a chuckle. “All’s green up here, Sola,” Dad said back. “No blown fuses, either. How’s it look?” “There’sContinue reading “One Lie Too Few”