Aug 13
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” – Albert Einstein. When the door slammed behind Arkara, she jumped, and immediate turned on the light on her omni tool, dimly lighting up the mounds inside the room, and the absence of her companions. The light was wan, and flickered, casting more shadows than …
Aug 02
“The law is only a defense against those who agree to be bound by it.” – Thane Krios Drip. Drip. Drip. Drip. Somewhere in the distance, liquid was falling off something and hitting the ground. Drip. Drip. Drip. Drip. It was a regularly irregular sound that came from somewhere up ahead in the emptiness …
Jul 16
“We’ve all got the power in our hands to kill, but most people are afraid to use it. The ones who aren’t afraid, control life itself.” – Richard Ramirez, AKA The Night Stalker. Human serial killer. “Are you sure this is okay? We can’t be seen?” Cicepia asked nervously as she stared at the small …
Apr 24
“Reality is just a crutch for those who can’t deal with drugs,” – Robin Williams “What happened to Anar?” Sync asked as the unmarked white van pulled away. It wasn’t exactly an ambulance, but it was an unmarked police van with a medical kit and basic supplies. He’d never been in a Turian squad car …
Mar 03
“In a universe made out of energy, everything is entangled; everything is one” – Bruce Lipton She was standing in a house at the top of carpeted stairs, the top of the open banister just at eye level. “Grandma…Grandma where are you?” It was Talia’s voice, and it was coming from her. Talia looked down …
Feb 10
“So the good news: I know where your daughter is, Cicepia. The bad news is I think your father in law just rushed into a factory full of reapers.” “I’m sorry, I heard good news and then I heard good news.” – Cicepia Altus speaking to Elia’solor nar Ashru on Invictus. Before the final push …
Feb 07
“Your time is precious. Spend it wisely and with those who care for you.” – Justicar Samara To Elias, factories looked the same the universe over. There was something about factories that made all races tend towards the utilitarian. Actually, to be honest he’d only ever seen about four of the galactic races’ industrial architecture, …
Jan 22
“DexToC, It’s easy as 1-2-3, As simple as do re mi, DexToC, 1-2-3 Food for you and me, yeah.” – Elia’Solar vas Rannoch (Blue Universe) Invictus was dry—at least, it was dry in the capital city Shastinasio, which was located in the drier north of the planet, far away from the infamous jungle. Or at …
Jan 12
“01001000 01000101 01001100 01010000,” – Hannibal, Rogue VI on Luna, 2183 CE. After being decommissioned, Hannibal went on to become the core intelligence behind the Enhanced Defense Intelligence, now known as EDI. They were sitting in the lounge, Elias with a small robotic spider on his hand and Arkara with a bottle of beer. “Want …
Nov 26
“Science never solves a problem without creating ten more,” – George Bernard Shaw. Padok Wiks led them back through the main garden and up the large, central stairs that Arkara remembered from her last visit. They led up to the…the…how much of her memory was actually hers, she wondered. How much of it was am …
