The Worker Prince – Chapter Five (part one) – Bryan Thomas Schmidt

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The Worker Prince – Chapter Five (part one) by Bryan Thomas Schmidt Before he’d finished reading the report, Xalivar’s head already throbbed. Manaen had tactfully disappeared. The little rat reads my dispatches, he noted with displeasure. I should have known. … Continue reading

Captain Clone – Deborah Walker

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Captain Clone by Deborah Walker I worked all night trying to find a quicker, less expensive cure. The colourful boxes of anti-viral agents, tailored bacteria, and antibiotics littered the work surface. In the corner of the sick bay, the radiation … Continue reading

The Worker Prince – Chapter Four (part two) – Bryan Thomas Schmidt

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The Worker Prince – Chapter Four (part two) by Bryan Thomas Schmidt “You come here to my quarters unannounced—” Miri said, standing to confront Xalivar. Despite knowing his penchant for spying on people, she felt betrayed, disrespected. “It’s my palace. … Continue reading

How Sleep the Brave – Jack Skelter

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How Sleep the Brave by Jack Skelter “It ain’t easy, what you’re asking me to do.” Jonathan Kane eased himself up from his chaise lounge and ambled over to the sideboard in his study. Wrapping his terrycloth robe tighter around … Continue reading

The Worker Prince – Chapter Four (part one) – Bryan Thomas Schmidt

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The Worker Prince – Chapter Four (part one) by Bryan Thomas Schmidt Manaen’s red eyes moved back and forth as he finished reading the report aloud off the datapad. “If he wants our help, why is he running away?” Xalivar … Continue reading