Pale Blue Dot - volume 1 - Transparent 1.1
The towering smokestacks of the sulfate combustion plant pierced the sky, emitting thick, billowing smoke as usual. The red warning light at its top flashed, reflecting alongside the sparse stars on the transparent dome, creating several bright...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 1 - Transparent 1.2
“Room 207, up the stairs and to the left," the electronic voice at the reception desk stated flatly, ejecting a room card from one of its slots. Out of habit, I thanked it—being polite never hurts, after all. Who knows when AI might accumulate enough...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 1 - Transparent 1.3
Facing the mirror, I removed the gauze to check if the bleeding had stopped. “I wasn't too rough, was I?" A red deer rested his chin between my antlers, nuzzling slowly. “No, you weren't." I patted his cheek in response, enjoying the tender...
Pale Blue Dot - Blurb
"pale blue dot" is a collection of six short stories that introduce the five main characters of "i," a long dystopian sci-fi novel featuring anthropomorphic characters.
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.3
The mess hall was incredibly noisy, a chaotic mix of laughter, shouting, and the clatter of utensils. The food synthesizer used by the soldiers would occasionally malfunction, producing something strange. As the canines around me...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.9
Solar prominences erupted, sending searing torrents of plasma into space, churning and roiling with relentless grandeur. “Hey, focus!” The voice of Richter came through the speaker next to my visor, yanking me out of the breathtaking sight as...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.8
Once the serialization of pale blue dot v.6 is complete, the continuation of this part of the story will be published as a bonus in the form of a short story. the sparking cake made me a bit uneasy.
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.7
The panel in the Admiral's living quarters displayed a red light, indicating that he didn't wish to be disturbed. However, I had already set up permission to enter, so the doors slid open as I approached. “I heard about what happened just now...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.6
"…Beginner's level my ass," I muttered to myself as I dragged my aching body into the mess hall, massaging my swollen eye while limping slightly. As I picked up a tray, I noticed the unusually quiet atmosphere and the sympathetic looks everyone was...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.1
The makeshift courtroom reeked of urine and a certain acidic stench, like vomit left to ferment. I suspected it came from the drunkard standing in front of me. Then again, maybe the noble always smelled like this—I wouldn’t know, having never been...
Pale Blue Dot - volume 5 - The Pale Blue Dot 5.10
In my palm, it was wet and still a bit warm. Dark red liquid droplets floated around, reflecting the still-blazing firelight. The artificial gravity hadn't been fixed, and I couldn't even feel his weight. It was as if we could float eternally in the...
Pale Blue Dot - Appendix
pale blue dot is the part i'm most proud of. the meaning of the "pale blue dot" will be a recurring symbol throughout the entire work. naturally, pale blue dot holds a higher place than other parts.