“So, what’d you do?” Nic looked over at Jordi as the two of them walked side by side, following the guide bot as it led them through the halls of Archive. “Sorry?” Nic asked. “What’d you do to get called into the boss’ office?” Nic shrugged. “I honestly don’t know. I was at the front … Continue reading Archive Ch.4
Archive Ch.3
‘Never judge a book by its cover’ was a phrase Nic hadn’t ever given much thought. He knew it of course, he doubted few over the age of six didn’t, though he couldn’t remember when or how he himself had learned it. One of those timeless phrases that you just absorbed from hanging around other … Continue reading Archive Ch.3
Archive Ch.2
As they drew nearer to the castle, Nic quickly realized that the buildings surrounding it were different from the rest of the neighbourhood. A second, much newer wall of steel and concrete had been erected around all the blocks surrounding the castle. Small compared to its stone counterparts, though still far taller than Nic would … Continue reading Archive Ch.2
Archive Ch.1
“What was the first spell ever cast?” Master Orlin looked up from his work, fixing Nic with a raised eyebrow. “I beg your pardon?” he asked. “The first spell,” Nic repeated. “That a techne ever coded and cast, what was it?” Nic’s master sat back in his chair, the raised eyebrow lowering into a look … Continue reading Archive Ch.1
Watson
Winters on the world of Watson are terrible things to endure. Long, dark, and bitterly cold, lasting eight of the local calendar’s thirteen months as the planet moves away from its parent star. Little more than a ball of ice, only just able to maintain a livable atmosphere, and even then, only with significant technological … Continue reading Watson
Bloody Jack
We weren’t supposed to go to the old colony. It had been decommissioned years ago, back when Landfall was still just a tiny frontier outpost on a planet that didn’t even have a proper name. Things had grown considerably in the time since, much of the original structures being vacated in favor of newer, more … Continue reading Bloody Jack
An Announcement
Hello again. Been a while hasn't it? I seriously don't mean to keep pulling the whole disappearing act but well, if intentions were pennies, we'd all be rich I suppose. Hope you're all doing well out there. I'm doing pretty great and that's in no small part related to what I'm here to tell you … Continue reading An Announcement
Monsters
It caught us all by surprise when the dead first rose. In an instant they washed over the world, a rotting wave of undeath that outnumbered the living a million times over. Those of us who survived could only run, flee from the monsters at our heels. Soon though there was nowhere left to run … Continue reading Monsters
62nd Open
Westminster Open Comes to Early and Fiery End: The 62nd Annual Westminster Open was forced to postpone its second day of trials following the outbreak of fire. Despite extensive fireproofing, including both water sprinklers and CO2 dispensers, the flames quickly spread across the entire show floor and throughout the surrounding facility. Emergency services were able … Continue reading 62nd Open
The Scrap Knight Ch.12
“Well,” Elmcroft said through a chuckle. “Safe to call that an exciting afternoon, yes?” Orlin refused to look up from his screens. “It’s not funny.” “On the contrary my friend, it’s hilarious.” Elmcroft laughed. “Not everyday you see someone blow up the dump.” Orlin grumbled, taking a keen interest in one of the many reports … Continue reading The Scrap Knight Ch.12
Bleeding Quill 