Taelin needs more friends... ----- Chapter 19 Taelin: "Taelin? Taelin Mel'Tasne, what in the Emperor's Name are you doing here, you pictureboy?" Taelin turned around, already feeling the grin starting. "And that has to be Remin Canta, the Imperial warning symbol for 'think once, act twice!'" Canta – only slightly taller than Taelin but outweighing him more than two-to-one with his heavyworlder build – caught up Taelin in an exuberant hug that sent Taelin's breath whooshing from his body. "This can't be an [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: RETRIBUTION, Chapter 12
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It's been a while since we looked in on Taelin... ----- Chapter 12 Taelin: "Thanks for letting me steal a ride, little brother!" Lukhas said, dragging his travel cases up the boarding ramp of Valabacal. "You're always welcome," Taelin said. "After all, there's enough room to keep you out of our way." "Ha!" "But why do you need –" Lukhas rolled his eyes. "I don't need to, but you and Trey are already headed near Karanis, and barring one of the cramped messenger ships there's no other ship that'd get me [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: RETRIBUTION, Chapter 3
March 1, 2019 By Leave a Comment
And we had one other major character to hear from, so let's see what Taelin's up to now... ----- Chapter 3 Taelin: He checked himself in the all-view mirror again. Long gold hair pulled back in the one-tail style – conservative and nonintrusive. Formal business flow-cloak over sharp-cut shirt and pants – muted shades with just a touch of gold edging. Gray polished boots, formal pistol discreetly displayed. No crest of any Family, Lesser or Greater, let alone Five. That should do. Taelin met his own green-blue [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: REVOLUTION, Chapter 13
September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Time to look back in on Taelin as he plays a very dangerous game... --- Chapter 13. Taelin: He strode cheerfully out of Balan's Crystal, the noise of the casino fading as the doors slid shut. He slid the paychip into his inner pocket and took a deep breath of the night air. Sharp, spice-laden scents came to him, the smell of the Xaltinian jungle far below the Yunai Plateau, scents both above and below those of the city. "Taelin?" He whirled at that voice, the voice that was always waiting at the back of his mind, [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past:REVOLUTION, Chapter 7
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Time to look in on Varan's friend Taelin... ----- Chapter 7. Taelin: Taelin waved Pinesa and Melysa off as he got his jacket on. "Not tonight," he said with a regretful half-smile. "I've got a race tomorrow morning." Pinesa gave a momentary pout but then threw back her mane of black hair and smiled. "Tomorrow night, then," she said, with a wink as she and Melysa gave him a good-bye kiss, bracketing his golden blonde with sunset red and night-dark for a moment. He gave each of them a quick kiss. "Count on it!" Once well away [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: REVOLUTION Chapter 1
August 29, 2018 By 2 Comments
We begin snippeting Demons of the Past: Revolution now, as its publication is now approaching (an exact date isn't set, but it's coming soon). Varan had escaped Shagrath and his creepy allies with The Eonwyl, but that was only the beginning... Demons of the Past: REVOLUTION By Ryk E. Spoor Section One: The Demon-Haunted Stars Chapter 1 Taelin: He slammed his travel case down on the table. "It's too sinking late to argue it, Trey! We arranged that meeting of the Greater Families a year ago in Osea, and that's not getting [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: Revelation, Chapter 25
March 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Let's look in on Taelin... ----- Chapter 25. Taelin: "Wh… What?" Taelin couldn't help but laugh at the stunned amazement on his friend's face. "You complete child, Sash! And I mean that in the best possible way, but by the Fall you're innocent! There was never any doubt that the petition would pass, not now, not after everything you've done!" Sasham's storm-gray eyes actually shimmered for a moment in a way that made Taelin suspect tears were trying to emerge. Fortunately for the Navy officer's dignity, Treyuusei [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: Revelation, Chapter 22
March 21, 2018 By Leave a Comment
There was another point of view or two in this book, wasn't there? ----- Chapter 22. Taelin: He wandered the halls of the Mel'Tasne estate, not quite sure where he was going. Treyuusei was off at the Dellitamas, since their vacation had been put on indefinite hold – the only thing I really hold against Sash, but it was hardly his fault – and now Varan himself was no longer available. Wonder what the hell they've been doing to him. He was so secretive, it was like they'd put a vacuum-seal on his mouth. That worried Taelin; it wasn't [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: Revelation, Chapter 15
March 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Varan was waiting for results of his testing, but at least it was in a comfortable place... ----- Chapter 15. Varan: I emerged onto the sun balcony where one of the servants had told me breakfast was being served. Thank the Eternal that it sounds quiet. No mob this morning. Treyuusei was actually cooking, to my surprise – and gratification, as I got closer. "Sweet Sevens? Trey, you shouldn't have!" "You're going to be spoiled the whole time you're here, Sash, so get used to it." "I don't dare get used to it, Trey; [ Continue reading... ]
Demons of the Past: Chapter 14
March 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Well, Sasham had finished his first day with the Monitor and survived... Chapter 14. Taelin: Taelin watched as Sasham Varan exited from the great gates of Silan-Luria, turn with that characteristic precision and execute a perfect Six and One to the Monitor who'd led him out before turning and trotting down the wide white steps to the waiting Streetwing. "Taelin! Thanks for coming to get me!" "No thanks needed, Sash. Everyone's looking forward to seeing you, and most of them worried that they'll have to try to walk [ Continue reading... ]
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