And with this, the first arc of The Hungry Stars draws to a close. The second will begin with Chapter 13 as events continue to unfurl (and later unravel). In this chapter, we have the long-awaited face-to-face meetings between the Triquetran League and the remnants of the United Earth Confederacy. Grace and Allyria are first… Continue reading The Last Angel: The Hungry Stars, Chapter 12
Author: proximalflame
To the Victor, the Spoils: Chapter 2
missiles powerful enough to reduce a tank to scrap cratered the street where she had been standing. The soldier raised her head, baring her teeth as it marched into view. Stooped like a troll out of legend, its thick legs moved with a brutal fluidity. It was a walking tank, its shoulders bristling with the missiles that had almost killed her. One of its arms ended in a massive weapon that she couldn’t identify, the other was balled into a fist as big as her torso. Blood was splashed across its thorax and up its arm. It pivoted at the waist with disturbing speed, still moving as it tracked towards her through the smoke. Alexandra didn’t stop to gape, opening fire as she charged. The cannon-arm whined as it built up a charge and she threw herself to one side, thermal warnings flashing across her HUD as the street bubbled and hissed, melted by the passing of the weapon.
Fan art page has been updated.
Now with working thumbnails! Some additional pieces have been added as well. Thanks to everyone who puts pen to paper or mouse to document for your contributions! Even if some of you (and your requests - yes, I know all about those ones) do make me look at you in askance. 😛
Patreon Update: Within, and Weekly Drabble Prompt Thread
This week's prompts are 'a better hiding place' and 'beautiful symbiosis' from patrons NorkNork and Sam C. For this story, we have something of a deleted scene from Scars. The moments immediately following that story's prologue. Along with that, the weekly patrons-only drabble prompt thread is up and ready for suggestions.
Heartless, Chapter 5
“Death begins the cycle and death ends it. Everyone who fights the undead knows this at some level. If you fall, you become another soldier in their Hosts. Only the final death of the necromancer and his minions will stop them. It is not a conflict over territory or resources; it is a war of survival. Ours.” - Tactical-Professor Jhim Singh
Lies of (in)convenience
I just started iZombie season 2 and right at the outset, an issue that annoys me comes up. The situation is this: main character (Liv) is a zombie (she hides it under makeup) and, at the end of season 1, her younger brother was badly injured and needed a blood transfusion. He's also a rare… Continue reading Lies of (in)convenience
All the little lost boys and girls
As voted for by my Lieutenant Commander-rank patrons, one of this month's updates is a new chapter from All the little lost boys and girls. In this, we take another look back to the past, but not to DROP 47 itself. This time, we're on the CFASNS Duty Before Glory, on its desperate mission to… Continue reading All the little lost boys and girls
Patreon Update: Mother of All and Weekly Prompt Thread
This week's new drabble is based on the prompt 'a pretty little parasite', from patron Henri Black. A story about a mother to be, her thoughts on her offspring and her duties. Alongside that, we have the weekly prompt thread for patrons. Hope you all enjoy!
Children of Heaven, Chapter 12
The ship shook. Three – four – times in rapid succession. “What happened?” a junior officer asked, his dirt-streaked face drawn, eyes wide. “Are they firing on us?” Goldstein laid a hand on the cadet’s shoulder. “Steady, lad. And no, they aren’t. Unless I miss my guess, they hit us with breaching pods. We’ve been boarded.”
Scars, Chapter 6.
With the first update of the month, we're back to the world of Scars. Our mercenary quartet are experiencing some downtime while they wait for their payment for dealing with the Ripper of Allona, but it seems like they won't be idle for long as a new client has a task for them. There are… Continue reading Scars, Chapter 6.
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