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The thing notices her mouth, and attempts a smile itself. It's rather horrible, but Noema appreciates the effort. "How can I talk to you? I can't do what you did." ... read more -
The thing appears dead, except for that face, which should be on no person, dead or alive. The blank face starts changing as the raindrops strike it and roll off. ... read more -
"I'm falling in love with you," you said. Or that's what I thought you said, or I dreamt it. It was so incredibly real that if I actually was only ... read more -
“You mean he does not believe as he speaks,” Roslan concluded as he mixed a handful of herbs with the steaming water. Namel sighed and accepted the cup, indicating Roslan ... read more -
the babe grows within her. It is said that Lior brings forth a child made for his people, the leader they will need for his time on the throne, that ... read more -
renewed energy. “You must be careful now, as I am a known opponent to the Master's methods.” “I am not afraid,” Roslan said unconvincingly, “at least not enough to abandon ... read more -
“And your integrity?” Namel asked. “I serve the people, and they serve Lior. If the Master serves neither...” Namel nodded and dismissed his student for the evening before turning to ... read more -
Rami is a "guest", taken from a human mining space colony during a raid funded by leaders of the Orion Territories; he "volunteered" to go in another doctor's place. He ... read more -
Another Chapter - Perhaps two. A droning in the distance gradually modulated into a nagging voice in Larry’s consciousness. Instantly aware of the aching pain in his arm, he opened ... read more -
I often expect people to be able to read my mind. It may be irrational, but it is what it is. I always feel such empathy for others that I ... read more
