Famous novelist, all round sweet guy, and life of the party, is dead. Laying on the floor he looks so incongruous with his established personality traits. Even sleeping it’s doubtful he could remain that still. Murder, it seems. At this party, no less! The attendees are all present, and herein hides the perpetrator of thisContinue reading “Whodunit”

Diovay’s Motivations Inside the Main Chamber in the last viable Antarctic outpost, the main has found herself surrounded by the local inhabitants, on the end of a series of questions. The are fractious and apprehensive: Diovay possesses tech way beyond what Earth was able to achieve before the Final Days, and as an Orbital, DiovayContinue reading “Diovay’s Motivations”

Outline: A traditional monarch realises her kingdom has been subverted to the machinations of an AI. She must choose between liberty and logic. She glides along the arched hallway, her crimson velvet gown billowing in her wake. Finding the Hall of Assembly empty and silent, she passes through the white marble benches, the cushions onContinue reading “Aide”

She keeps moving, too fast. Can’t catch up. Too quick. The black curtains hide her, the floor strewn with cushions, I can’t seem to make headway. She has a mask. It doesn’t suit her face. She keeps staring at me but always just as she disappears behind another curtain, disappearing behind another shade of darkness.Continue reading “The Scar”

Function: To demonstrate protagonist vs antagonist. ‘Well, you know dear, there isn’t just the time any more. You tried so hard and all the pain and trouble you went through with Larry really wasn’t your fault. You know, you do have your mental problems and you can’t help it. Dear old Larry was good toContinue reading “Villains”