Natural History
That is, until a series of flickering lights and worried murmurings would distract them from their slumber and cause them to give the museum's most impressive display on the more primal points of natural history . . .
The Far Side of Immortal
Nick Dietrich kicked restlessly at the exoskeletons that littered the floor of his cave. The wolf's fur had gone ragged, and his skin clung to his body like a taut canvas over his aching bones. Food was scarce in these times, after all. How...
Prehistoric Passion - short poem
Beneath the surface of the Earth Within the geosphere The remains of another world Awaiting discovery in its million year slumber. The thrill, mystery, and satisfaction Of unearthing, discovering, awakening the new bones. This fascinating sport...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Prologue
There will be adventure, world building, cultural exchange, romance, and natural history. my hope is that you enjoy the world and feel deeply for the characters i have crafted.
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter One
**Part One: Sinoe** * * * Martin tossed the last folded shirt to the side as he emptied the backpack onto the leaf-strewn floor of the woodland. Four full changes of clothing, a can of mystery meat, some dried fruit, and a mostly dull pocketknife:...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Five
Martin finished his drink while listening to Namo's performance. He had to admit, he enjoyed the sound of her voice. Without being an expert in terminology, he nevertheless could appreciate her considerable vocal range and dynamic style that breathed...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Three
The leaf from the plant that Martin only knew as nataan'snanbo landed on the surface of the otherwise still water with a serene ripple. “Uhh, Martin? Why are you just staring off into space?" Namo peered over to try and meet his gaze, then tried...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Two
Martin's thoughts raced as he wiped his mouth on his sleeve. Images of a narrowly-avoided future of being jailed, or worse, hanged for the armed robberies he had committed across northern and central Sinoe flashed through his mind. Caught in this...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Six
“You don’t strike me as a coffee person.” Martin sipped his coffee hot, Namo took hers at room temperature. Whereas yesterday her hair had been done up in a bun to keep it out of her face while traveling, today it was let down. Her straight locks...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Four
As Martin had expected, the Central District of Fordham was night-and-day different from the Northern District. By moonlight, firelight, and lamplight, the pair navigated the dirt sidewalks that flanked the corduroy skid road. Even after dark, a few...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Ten
A beat of silence resounded between Namo and Martin. As much as he was loath to disclose information about the relationship between Fadina and him, knew he had to say something. “Martin? Please, answer me,” she pleaded, using his full first name...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Twenty-seven
Exhausted though the traveling rogue was from the whirlwind of a day, and indeed, the whirlwind of the past several days of their trip crossing from Sinoe into Echo, sleep eluded Martin. How could he expect to sleep, when the thought of rendezvousing...