The Collection

I looked away from the setting sun and saw mother standing in the doorway. She had a blank look an her face, but her eyes glistened. She...

I retched, then heaved when I had nothing else to vomit. Seed rose and faced me. "Why?" I asked. "They wanted to kill ...

A silver tumor on a blue and green orb. The twin suns of Marina28 were reflected and cast harsh shafts of light across the system. This ...

"Come back safely," Chrysa whispered before kissing my cheek. I nodded then hefted the sacks of grain and tomatoes I had for ...

I opened my eyes and listened. I heard quick footsteps and the rustle of a skirt fading away. The door creaked open and let in the songs...

Larch filled the rough sack with food and slung it over his shoulder. "Are you sure it'll be alright?" Chrysa asked. ...

Soft butterscotch skin cooled by the onset of death. The burn of multiple lacerations on his arms, torso and thigh. Silky rough hair tang...

A howl echoed in the man's dreams, then broke through waking. It took him along, eyes wide, breath short and skin slick with sweat. I...