The Harlequin LibraryLong time writer looking for a place to host and share my works. Whether it be fantasy, science fiction or a slice of life, I strive to make them all stories a younger me would have wanted to read with characters he needed to see.
“Yahtzee!” Trey threw his hands into the air and then reached forward to pull the strange alien chips to his side of the table. The three other aliens made noises in their own language and he did his best to ignore them but he was very happy with himself.
When the large outpost appeared in front of them, it was nightfall. It was a simple outpost. Wooden walls all around the compound and a small outlook tower against one of the walls. There wasn’t any light or smoke coming from within it so no one was occupying it at the moment.
When the sun rose, they were all awake. Promising an entire horde of ghost that you would leave at sun rise was not something you broke. So they were awake, cleaning up behind themselves. Rolling up the blankets, cleaning what little food they ate and bringing the horse together.
They went back to their ship and set a course for Chance on Tahu’s scout ship. The Zorgs set the ship to float nearby and alert them if anyone got too close. The first stop was a port where they registered the ship and their names. They were given the keys to two taxis, as […]
A tap went on his shoulder and Vincent startled from the ground. Scrambling suddenly, he was looking at Alistair. His eyes were barely open and his face showed his exhaustion. Vincent figured he’d been face practicing throughout his watch. “Alright kid. Go get some sleep. I’ve got it.”
Vincent knew that men had a loose tongue for some very specific reasons. When they saw a pretty woman or man, even better if they got in their bed, or when they’ve had a few drinks down their gullet. That was what Vincent was trying to enforce when he brought the fourth round of drinks […]
Ya’Cahin was laying in a small dome like room. It was above where all their quarters were and there were a few scattered ladders to get up here. It was small, with a cushion covering the edges of the room. The dome had a clear glass ceiling showing space above.
Vincent walked through the door, closing it gently behind him. He had a bottle of sloshing dark liquid and two small glasses between his fingers. He looked exhausted and each step he took was slow and a drag. He contemplated just turning and fall on one of the beds that was there but he made […]
The twins had been in the City for only a short time but the promise of a new journey was already enticing to Alison. Alison floated across the ground a bright smile on her face while her brother trailed behind her with an uneasy frown.
As they road to the top of the waters the psykik oppression was lessened. From an overwhelming weight to a constant sensation of pressure on their necks. She was able to breathe without feeling as if she were going to be crushed. Grunting she went over to Jenny and put a hand on her shoulder […]
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