The sickly-sweet stench of sweat disease permeated the makeshift hospital wing. It was overwhelming. He made this trip every day, even with the quarantine in place, because he had it. It was no different than standing on the main deck in the heat of combat, with shells smashing all around him, directing the battle. Danger […]
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Patreon: The Blackstar Legacy – Chapter 9
The night was an uneasy one. Even with someone on guard, no one slept well. The crazy old man wasn’t the problem; he curled up and slept the sleep of someone completely unbothered by his surroundings. The rest had to listen to the noises … [See More on Patreon]
Patreon: The Plains of Pluto – Chapter 13
Lucilla walked with purpose, her head up and her face set like stone, as she crossed the courtyard and started up the steps toward the Imperial Forum. Ministers and others with business inside the palace complex moved out of their way when they saw her, and not simply out… [See More on Patreon]
Patreon: The Blackstar Legacy – Chapter 8
Osric breathed a sigh of relief as he and his companions finally moved out of sight of the teeming mass of moths. They might not be able to cross whatever invisible line had stopped them, but the very sight of them unnerved him, along with the… [See More on Patreon]
Patreon: The Plains of Pluto – Chapter 12
Hortensius hurried onto the shooting range they had set up behind one of the factories on the west side of town. He’d scheduled this test two days ago, but a sudden emergency with the ship test platform had required him to run to Devnum… [See More on Patreon]
Patreon: The Blackstar Legacy – Chapter 7
The night spent in the shadow of the Claws had been an uneasy one, and Osric wasn’t sure anyone got enough rest. It was made worse by sounds, ranging from howls to strange clicking, that went on throughout the … [See More on Patreon]