Tag Archives: science fiction
Endurance Excerpt #18
As Lyn waited for Ani to get to the window, she heard from her first officer. “Franklin to the bridge.” “Randall here, Marc. Where are you?” “In my quarters.” His cabin was the farthest aft on the Bridge Deck, next to the muster area known as the Paddock. A loud thunk came through the link […]
Endurance Excerpt #17
That left manual backups, or Lyn’s mind link. Last resort, but with shipwide failures, it might not work anyway. She pulled herself along railings to the command seat and strapped in. The vibrations had stopped but she could feel every whip and lash as the ship yawed and spun. She lifted the manual console from […]
Endurance Excerpt #16
She crashed into the ceiling, like a vicious version of her brothers’ crack the whip. Or when her dad would twirl her in circles by her hands. Screaming with joy and mock fear. This was not fun. She’d trained for this, but it had been a long time and under controlled conditions. She pressed the […]
Endurance Excerpt #15
The story continues… The room spun. Her stomach heaved. She wiggled out of the tight bedding, a safety measure for just such circumstances, only to be flung across the room, slamming into her dresser. She grabbed for the railing circling the room and steadied herself. The ship shuddered. Her teeth chattered. Lights streaked by outside […]
Endurance Excerpt #14
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… It began with a low rumble intruding on a dream. Lyn stood at the edge of a high cliff as vibrations rattled her body before the ground suddenly fell away. She jolted awake to a brilliant flash filling her […]
Endurance Excerpt #13
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… In her quarters, she dashed off a note to her parents then opened a com link to the ship’s central computer. “How are you feeling tonight, Petra?” Lyn asked. The computer responded, “Good evening, Lyn. All systems are functioning […]
Endurance Excerpt #12
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… Lyn knew Ani loved piloting and had no interest in being a captain who also had to play host and judge dance-offs. “Then I still get to say I’ll miss you, but whatever you decide, I know you’ll be […]
Endurance Excerpt #11
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… She eyed the engagement ring on Ani’s left hand. “How are you adjusting?” she asked as a diversion. Ani blushed, and her wide smile warmed Lyn. Oh, to feel that again. “The concept is great, but it feels funny. […]
Endurance Excerpt #10
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… “I’ll bring you a souvenir,” Lyn said impulsively. Did she really intend to take her up on the offer? Why not? Ani was quiet beside her, watching. Was that a bemused grin? Ghez, ever the professional, pretended to ignore […]
Endurance Excerpt #9
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… “Your ship is adorable,” Celeste said. “I’m quite jealous.” Ani gasped. Did she imagine Captain Bratt wanted Endurance as a shuttle, her private chariot to carry her from one end of the behemoth to the other? “Yours is . […]
Elaine Burnes 