Isn't it funny how things we try to bury under the years of simple silence can have a way of clawing their way to the surface? Sometimes I wonder if there really is such a thing as a secret, or if all these things we don't say are just waiting for the right time to spring up on us. Can a man even hope to conceal his worst sin in this so called information ag...
Some geographical and anthropological situations are fictional creations, viz the asteroid strike. All characters are fictional and above eighteen. The word Hijra also has been used with some license as readers familiar with Indian subcontinent culture would notice. ***** Asteroid impact causes physical mutations and erotic culture in aboriginal tribe...
As always: Thanks to "Alpineskier" for editing. Thanks to "Doc" for writing Jim's character. More than Words: Code, Honor, Discipline "Upon my code of honor, with the discipline of my being, I am bound to serve and protect you with my life and sword" * My mother and I live as second class citizens in our own home. No, let me correct that. The maid, bu...
Chapter Two "Know when to walk away..." "Now just take the chalk lightly in hand and start your circle." That voice was so soft and soothing. His mother was smiling at him with that tone of unconditional love, combined with beaming satisfaction. It was the eve of his thirteenth birthday and his mother had decided that it was high time that he learned how th...
The Knight sat and honed his sword, watching the preparations for the forthcoming tournament. To a casual onlooker, and there were many, he looked totally impassive. He seemed as unconcerned as a one who would remain a spectator to the afternoon's events rather than a participant. His apparent equanimity was puzzling to those who guessed he was not in this p...
1. Have you ever met someone and at that moment you have the feeling that someday, somewhere and somehow in time you two would be together? When your gazes lock, time seems to standstill. You can't think or blink. You can't tear your gaze away from that person. You know it isn't lust. You know you are not infatuated. All you want is to be with that person....
Chapter One The opening scene is of our nighttime flyover of a futuristic city. The pilot is obviously a good one as he makes turns and rolls to the left and right. We feel and hear the changing sounds from the aircraft and its engine, throwing us to the left and then the right, making us feel as though we're in the aircraft sitting alongside the pilot. As...
In view of the essentially unlimited technological power that existed in 2634 and beyond, I, Arcturus00347 am transmitting this story back in time to those of you in the early twenty first century, who we call E21s, using a language – English – that was common back then but that no longer exists. First, my name; I am the 47th Arcturus born in District 3. In...
After half a day in space we were far enough away from gravitational influences and Pedro engaged the hyperdrive. Four hours later we were in open space again, the destination planet straight ahead about twelve hours away. I was on the bridge with Pedro and Juan. A scan revealed there were no ships within detecting range. "Alright boys, this is where we sta...
Tales of the eKids: E-man Loves Emmy © 2004 by Andrew Wiggin Author's Note: Any resemblance to any Administration living or dead is strictly coincidental. Part 16 The Vice President of the United States looked across the conference table at the Attorney General. He let the A.G. stew in his own juices for awhile. Somewhere there was a leak. He hated leak...