They sat and faced each other in silence. It was a two days’ carriage ride to where the Niven had been wiped out, and they had gone through the first day without a single word uttered. Not even a yawn or a sigh. The only sound was the steady clomp of hooves through the dirt. A cool country breeze kept …
Chapter 4: First Flame
David was in almost complete darkness. The only hint of light was a dim white glow from something about 100 feet from him. “We’re safe now right!? This is the place?” “YES. I USED THIS CAVE AS A PLACE OF REST WHEN I WAS STILL ALIVE. THEY CANNOT TRACK US HERE.” “What the hell is going on Kleymon? Who just …
Chapter 3: Another World
He instinctively knew he was no longer on Earth. It was more than just the unrecognizable nature surrounding him. There was an awareness in his body. Standing there in the lavender grass, with the sunlight on him, it sensed how different the natural laws that governed this place were. “It worked, right?” “IT DID. CONGRATULATIONS.” Kleymon said congratulations flatly, as …
Chapter 2: Vortex
He packed a single bag. In it he put most of the old camping gear from his closet, a battery pack for his phone, and as much long-lasting food as he could fit. Someone smarter than him would probably know other smart things to bring, but he was satisfied with what he had. An hour later he was on the …
Chapter 1: Quicksand
In a gray cotton hoodie, he browses the frozen food aisle. He knows what he is looking for, and finds it quickly, a steak and mashed potato meal—easy to make and only mildly disgusting. He drops a few of these in his handheld basket and moves on to the fruit and vegetable section of the store. He’s never been a …