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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 . […]
Endurance Excerpt #8
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… The screen filled with the enormous face of a woman. Lyn startled at the intense dark eyes boring into her, angled brows and deep furrows setting Lyn on edge. Instantly, she knew she didn’t want to anger this woman. […]
Endurance Excerpt #7
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… “Right in our line of sight to the planet,” Lyn said. “Ghez, can you document that for me, please?” “Yes, Captain. Positioning is two sectors off contract.” “Figures.” Lyn opened a voice link. “Endurance captain to the Aphrodite. Please […]
Endurance Excerpt #6
For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below. The story continues… “Space isn’t about heights. And how about letting me see my hand in front of my face.” “Projection, 100 percent,” Ani commanded. “Lights up 30 percent.” The planet shrank to a life-size view. And the lights revealed empty seats […]
Elaine Burnes 