Old Grudges
Hanamura. Normally, that very name would bring mind ancient wooden houses nestled alongside narrow streets, all blessed with an immaculate view of Mt. Kuroishi, said to be the second-most beautiful mountain in Japan right after Mt. Fuji itself. Too bad...
Digital Studies
The deadline was soon approaching. Ben Landis knew as much as he once again found himself staring at a computer monitor and brainstorming ideas for his essay. Before he could write a single letter however, a new window appeared on the screen. On it was...
Saviour's Tribulations
The sun has already set when I disembarked the train on my home station. My apartment itself was admittedly not much to look at; only 1 room plus kitchen and a restroom and located above an antiques shop. Considering my budget though, I'm satisfied...
The Chosen One, Unwilling
Was it destiny? Or was it simply dumb luck? These and more questions came to me as I started drifting through space. Well, maybe 'space' isn't the right term to use. For starters, I could still breathe. And instead of stars, I saw landscapes. Well,...
A Meeting in Coruscant
Coruscant. That very name brought fond memories to Rez Mapothera as his ship descended to the city-planet's surface. Originally born on Batuu, Rez spend a lot of his years as a youngling there due to his father moving their fledgling business to...
Science Amongst the Stars
- Landing in 30 minutes. Please make sure you're seated with safety bars securely fastened, thank you. - This is it. I thought in my mind as I heard the landing gears of the shuttle being engaged. Being a xenobiologist has always been a dream...
Journal of Existence
Sometimes the most precious memories can cause the most pain in your heart. These words still rings true more than 6 years after the death of my family. My son, my two daughters, my fiancee... All gone due to that fire that consumed our house that...
Walking and Merriment
- Alright, how about you work already you stupid piece of junk! Andy went upstairs once he heard the noise. Even though his cousin Frank's good with technology overall, mistakes can always happen and Andy's curious what went into the fritz. -...
Summer Diaries
23th of June 2014 The day was already ending by the time I arrived home from the party, the beats still fresh on my mind. Me, Jake and Charlie... We partied all day and had lots of fun. And next week's going to be even more exciting for one of the...
Another Doctor
Cortex had it bad. No matter how many times he tried, that stubborn Bandicoot always stood in the way. And what's worse, he found himself face to face with Uka Uka once more after his banishment to the end of the Universe. Clearly that bandicoot's too...
A Day Off in a Cabin
That time finally came. As soon as the car came to a complete stop, I found myself standing before the cottage I surprisingly inherited from my recently deceased grandma. As a kid, I always enjoyed visiting there. But as an adult, I wonder if it's...
The Looming Threat
- My Lord, you have a visitor. - Great, as if I didn't have enough to keep me busy today... Well, bring him in. Lord Ashley Shepperton of Brentworth was in a particularly tired mood today. From overseeing the defence of the town from Hordes...