Simon gets a date, gets some news, and gets an idea! ----- Chapter 7. The door chime finally drew his attention; Simon said "Come in," absently, while still focused on the tri-display in front of him. "Since you were taking a break today," Oasis' voice came from behind him, "I thought we might –" Feeling his face flaming scarlet, Simon hit the off control on the little console. But by the raised eyebrow and widening grin on Oasis' face, he knew he'd been a split-second too [ Continue reading... ]
Shadows of Hyperion: Chapter 4
May 21, 2021 By Leave a Comment
And it's time to introduce a new complication... ----- Chapter 4. DuQuesne watched as electrical sparks crawled around Davia's hand, and pretended not to see the tears trickling down the young-looking face. They were sitting in a private meeting room. The main part of the debrief, summarizing the events of the last year or so from the crew's point of view, had taken quite a bit of time, but Ariane had decided that the more personal parts of the debrief, especially the revelation that the Hyperions were gifted [ Continue reading... ]
Shadows of Hyperion: Chapter 3
May 20, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Time to move on -- and meet a new Hyperion! ----- Chapter 3. "That is … unwelcome news," Simon said, studying Wu Kung with a sour, sinking feeling in his gut. "You are certain?" The Hyperion Monkey King grimaced. "Why do people always ask that? Would I say it that way if I were not? Yes, I am certain, as certain as you could tell me that I am wearing my robes! I can see your soul, and you have damaged it badly, about as badly as Ariane's." He raised both eyebrows. "Why are you upset, though? I thought you did not [ Continue reading... ]
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