Monthly Archives: September 2025

Lesser Throne Room of the Imperial Governor of All BarhamBarham City, BarhamMartigale 10, 853 AIS Hiram Waters, clad in the multiple layers of silk robe Imperial etiquette prescribed for ambassadors of other human powers, waddled to the prescribed ten paces … Continue reading →

“I hear you loud and clear, Sergeant,” Winston said emphatically.  “We have four Brownings.  Take two of them.  And a fifth man to bring the car back.  Counting in my head.  Where do I get five men?” “Special Auxiliary Deputies,” … Continue reading →

Now the shuttle was visible as a bright white disc, a small-scale model for the huge white disc of the Langley.  The Imperials were firmly convinced that prolate ellipsoids, flying submarines, were the only way to build good spaceships.  Only … Continue reading →

“Makes sense,” Melanie said. “You have more horses here?” Schroeder asked. “No, Sir.” Melanie shook her head. “There were a bunch this morning, sent off toward Salt Lake City by train, and the ones here were gone tomorrow, meaning my … Continue reading →