This story was based on the worst nightmare I've ever had. Consider yourself warned. (As always, comments and criticism are welcome.) * "Thank God for Earth-like atmospheres," James said. "This would be even harder if we had to wear environmental suits." "If we had to wear environmental suits, these animals probably wouldn't be edible," Eckert replied. "A...
It had to be a mistake of the college. No way was I supposed to be rooming with this dumpy looking girl, jeans so tight an unsightly mound of flab hung over the top, sweaty underarms that wobbled when she walked. She bumbled into the room, her shoulder bag knocking one of my soccer trophies off the dresser. "Oh, sorry!" she gushed, her frizzy flaming red ha...
She’s no Angel I have worshipped Angela for months, ever since she joined us as a Senior Buyer. I am a Senior Buyer too but most of us are colourless individuals, good at negotiating with salespeople and unimpressed by their sales technique. We know they want to seduce us into buying the lines they can’t shift elsewhere. Our job is to buy what our chain of...
“She’s real beautiful,” said the soft feminine voice. “She’s also deadly.” “Deadly?” “Yeah- that freakish thing managed to half kill a guard the other day.” “Let me guess: Thompson.” “How’d you know?” “Because he borderline brutalizes anything he comes across that isn’t human. I’m surprised more of the exhibits haven’t gone after him yet.” “You don’t...
Hoffman's visit to Saskia's flat was an eye-opener for both her and Harry. They discovered what seemed a fair gentle man with a very mysterious business. Harry still could not place him when he was a teenager, even though those days were as clear as day in his mind. The stranger invited them both to his penthouse apartment in town. They were surprised to s...
Sorry for the massive delay. Personal drama and writer's block for this particular story kind of do that... ================================================ It was a new day and they had not spoken a word to each other about what happened last night. Sira worried about what might be going through Elanna's mind, but made a point of acting like her usual se...
Hai, I am Anil from Delhi. I am 26 years of age. The title it self will give some idea about the story. I would not like to call this as Story. Because this is a real one. On that time I am in Graduation’s final year . This is my first affair, that too with my Teacher. About Teacher: Her name is Shewta. She is married. On that time she is 26 years of age. Wh...
Gabe knew exactly what to expect as he boarded The Hollywood, he had been there before. He didn't want to be here. The Hollywood brought back too many painful memories for him, the war, the deaths and Marla. Damn it, he thought, stop dwelling on the past and think about the job at hand. He turned slightly and smiled as he watched the graceful stride of his c...
Stone sat quietly in his rented house. He was seated in the floor in his bedroom. He sat in the fudoza, the "immovable seat" posture, with his legs folded underneath him. He had long since delved within himself, acutely unaware of anything, his spirit, mind, and body centralized. In this state, the mushi-no-in, the "mind of no mind", he was aware of everythi...
She put her foot up against the lifeless body on the ground below her, and with a grunt she yanked her sword out and turned to face me. Stricken by panic, I froze for a moment, watching her start towards me. Though she was covered mostly by simple strips of leather, the fearlessness on her face told me that this humble farmer wouldn't stand a chance. I scram...