Monthly Archives: August 2025

Abernathy yawned and said a few words to his AI.  “Found them,” he finally announced, “the records thought the ship was out of service. The Anglic Union, part of some treaty arrangement, supplies the Imperial Fleet with a certain number … Continue reading →

“Going to be the devil to pay,” Melanie said.  “No matter the excuse.  Northcote lost four horses, my paycheck gets hit with the tab. Leastways we’ve got a rule, how much I get to keep no matter what.  I won’t … Continue reading →

A human face appeared on a comm screen. “This is Anglic Union Astrographic Service long-range reconnaissance cruiser Langley, Captain Andrew Davis commanding.  Greetings to Barham system traffic control. We are on a routine pass through your system. I am carrying … Continue reading →

“Aim for the heads!” A woman’s voice shouting could be heard from the barn. “They’re all over the horse.” The deafening tune of two Browning Automatic Rifles drowned out the shrieks of the dying animal.  One of the creatures turned, … Continue reading →

Finally, an image of the breakout appeared on one of the monitors. “Seriously strange,” Abernathy said.  “What do we have here?” He thought for a few seconds. “Senior Chief Pelham! Senior Chief Pelham!”  The AI would now forward his message … Continue reading →

“Melanie?” Winston called into the phone. “Miss Hayes? How large are they?” “Big enough to take down a horse,” she answered. “Big as a grizzly. Hang on a second. You can hear the horse screaming.” Winston listened. The screams were … Continue reading →

“There was another oddity,” Cheryl observed. “This I found about just before heading over here, from drinking at the bars used by the Warp Point Defense Fortress crews. Someone measured the power curve on the Peaceful Harmony, practice test, which … Continue reading →

A search of the house revealed no bodies. There was considerable blood everywhere but no sign of any people. A pistol appeared to have been flung into one corner of the room. On examination, it was found to have been … Continue reading →

“I did put in a trade inquiry,” Cheryl Michaelsdotr said. “They’re willing to offer purified elements, recordings of music, novels, pretty pictures of tourist sites that no one here can visit, and the like.” The people around the table rolled … Continue reading →

“Mr. Schroeder,” Winston said, “we get enough horses from Matthews. Do you know where the Chadwick house is?” “Rail Tower Three,” Schroeder answered, “follow the arroyo downhill to the pond. It’s about 2 miles, and the house is right there.” … Continue reading →