William stood near the windows of Port Otleigh’s harbormaster’s office, watching ships unload supplies at the docks below. The port had fallen three days past, barely a fight at all once the Crown’s last organized army shattered on the plains outside Starhaven Bay. The garrison commander had surrendered the moment William’s scouts appeared… [See More […]
Patreon: Innes in Command – Chapter 1
Two days later, he was on a military shuttle, breaking into orbit, heading toward the mass of ships around the Junction Shipyards. He’d been up here before, of course, and had even taken a trip to Home Fleet as part of his fourth year, which was something he’d never forget. Seeing the massive battleships and […]
Patreon: Heavy Lies the Crown – Chapter 22
The Inosian coast rose dark against the eastern horizon, a jagged line of cliffs that marked lands Alistair had never visited and never planned to. He stood at the rail, watching the distant shore slip past. Behind them, that damned merchant vessel held its course, no longer gaining but not falling back either. Six days […]
Patreon: Loss of Down – Chapter 10
We had a few hours for everyone to get ready for that afternoons closing ceremoney. I mostly spent the time handing out with the guys I’d gotten to know over the week. I might see Max in playoffs this year, but other than that, I wasn’t going to see anyone else, so I wanted the […]
Patreon: Heavy Lies the Crown – Chapter 21
The Icelanders had fallen in clusters, cut down as they tried to form their shield walls or scattered where his cavalry had run them through. He counted the banners as he passed them, noting which houses had committed forces. There would be a time when this war would be over, and he would remember those […]
Patreon: Loss of Down – Chapter 9
That night was the barbecue dinner, where families were invited to eat with all their kids, and basically, the camp was starting to wind down. It was scheduled at our normal dinner time, so except for the media day that morning, the rest of the day was about… [See More on Patreon]