CHAPTER 1 -- EARLY TO RISE Schaffer was awoken by a familiar sensation, opening his eyes and blinking sleepily as he lay in a pile of slumbering aliens, the sky outside one of the outpost's tiny portholes was still dark. It must be early morning, the Borealan sun had not yet risen, and the Polars that lay around him like a pride of idle lions were not yet a...
Gisela was shaking, but even as I considered offering her some comfort, I found my own body numb, and unwilling to move. Think, I told myself. We have Casey. The otherworlder. Gisela, and some of the Kobalt. It's fine, right? I mean, that still gave access to tons of information. As I pulled myself to my feet, Cameron came over to me. "What happene...
All That Glitters -- Ch 17 Pirates! Again, damn it! Things are coming to a head, no not the navy head, a head of steam. Because of the amount of abbreviations in this story, I include a glossary. By popular request, this has been moved to the end of the chapter. There is little attempt to explain the back story, so it is necessary to read previous chapte...
He wasn't actually told 'don't go near Ella' but it was pretty much as near to that as possible. His landlady had told the thirty three year old school teacher that 'her down Traitors Lane' with the emphasis on 'HER', was trouble and he could see his new neighbours and numerous other villagers looking down their noses at the beautiful woman when she, very oc...
Chapter 1. Ring... Ring.... Ring... "Hello?" "Hi mom! How's it going?" "Aha! My long lost daughter returns. It's been a full week! You never called, you never wrote, you never e-mailed. Three weeks away at college, and already you're starting to forget your poor mother?" "Ha! I love you too mom. It has been seven days since I called you last Friday, hasn...
The following story contains details of sexual relations between consenting adults. If you are 18 or under you are asked not to read the following. This story contains no references to any person living or dead. It is essentially a romance with a twist. * * * * * - Chapter One – Our First Meeting - I had two weeks to go before the final degree exams and I...
Room wanted: Recently qualified teacher looking for room/s for short term let... "Is that Naomi?" said the voice. "Yes," she said brightly. "Hello Naomi, my name's Rob Stanley, I understand you are looking for a room to rent?" "Yes," she said hopefully, "Yes I am." "Dave Darnell speaks extremely highly of you," he said positively, "you've taught special...
"But Joe, it's our annibirthery!" complained Annie. "I know, I know," apologized her husband from the other end of the phone. "I asked Clancy, but he said there's no way I could get off this weekend." "Dammit Joe! I was really looking forward to spending some time with my husband." "I know Ann. I'll make it up to you just as soon as this job's done." "I...
Part I: The Data Breach I padded quietly down my stairs and crossed over into the kitchen. I felt the need to be absolutely silent for some reason even though I was, as usual, totally alone. Maybe it was something about the absolute silence of the early morning, with the crisp orange light pouring in through the window, that I didn't want to disturb. Maybe...
(c) 2012 Padma Bear No part of this story may be reproduced in any form, including electronic media, without the written permission of the author. "Mary has the best of both worlds -- a brilliant research career and a vital relationship with her adoring husband Hugh. But when she tags along on one of his business trips, he stands her up one too many tim...