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Encoded Orbits is a space opera trilogy to be serialized first here. The first instalment, Fractured Orbits started in the fall of 2021 (and the first 10 chapters are free).
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Hope is the Thing With Feathers Chapter 33
Chapter 33 “Chicka-chicka-chicka-chicka-chicka.” I stared down at the key with the purple-crowned fairy wren. The simulated bird flapped its wings and…
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Hope is The Thing With Feathers Chapter 32
Chapter 32 “Are you okay?” I asked. Carole snorted. “Yeah. I’m just glad we’re finally stationary.” “Let’s get out of here.” Even with my body at an…
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Hope is the Thing With Feathers Chapter 31
Chapter 31 Like he promised, Fred had the escape balloon set up when we came outside. Illuminated by the Minke’s floodlight, the balloon was a cheery…
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Hope is the Thing With Feathers Chapter 30
Chapter 30 I forced myself to move away from the table with the Faraday cage on it—my mind was made up, and I wouldn’t change it now. Instead, I went…
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Hope is the Thing With Feathers Chapter 29
Chapter 29 Tears flowed down my face as I waited for the airlock to cycle. After what felt like an eternity, the inside light flashed green, and I could…
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Hope is the Thing With Feathers Chapter 28
Chapter 28 Just within the Minke’s bubble of light, Fred staggered forward, dragging something large. He struggled to keep his burden moving, as though…
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Hope is the Thing With Feathers Chapter 27
Chapter 27 After three hours of watching from the bridge for Fred’s return, I needed a distraction. Fred would be fine; he knew what he was doing, and…
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