Snowlit Dawn - Through the Starry Abyss (Book 1)
"this is not a ragerian vessel, nor is it in ragerian space."
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Prologue
What follows is a shamelessly self-indulgent novel set in a low-tech space western setting where humans are the aliens. there will be adventure, world building, cultural exchange, romance, and natural history.
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Five
Martin finished his drink while listening to Namo's performance. He had to admit, he enjoyed the sound of her voice. Without being an expert in terminology, he nevertheless could appreciate her considerable vocal range and dynamic style that breathed...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Three
Why are you just staring off into space?" namo peered over to try and meet his gaze, then tried following his eyes to follow his thousand-meter stare, to no avail. martin gave his head a small shake. “don't worry about it. just… thinking.
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Two
Martin's thoughts raced as he wiped his mouth on his sleeve. Images of a narrowly-avoided future of being jailed, or worse, hanged for the armed robberies he had committed across northern and central Sinoe flashed through his mind. Caught in this...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Six
Far along the western horizon, pan, the smaller of penelopeia’s two moons, was beginning to set.
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Four
As Martin had expected, the Central District of Fordham was night-and-day different from the Northern District. By moonlight, firelight, and lamplight, the pair navigated the dirt sidewalks that flanked the corduroy skid road. Even after dark, a few...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Ten
A beat of silence resounded between Namo and Martin. As much as he was loath to disclose information about the relationship between Fadina and him, knew he had to say something. “Martin? Please, answer me,” she pleaded, using his full first name...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Twenty
The sun had begun cresting the hill in the far distance and shone a deep orange glow on the basin; already the snow had melted in much of the center and western slope of the valley, revealing blooming alpine wildflowers beneath, stitched in a tapestry of purples
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Thirteen
The following day brought some level of pomp and circumstance given the planned memorial service. Uyutuk excitedly roused the travelers shortly before sunrise, which was an unexpected emotion for the human, considering the solemnity of the day’s...
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Nine
Their son, introduced to the pair as sonoko, was a timid young man, probably no more than three years old, who hid behind his mother upon seeing the strange human intruding on their space.
Vast, Our World and Our Resolve - Chapter Seventeen
Silence carried the weight of the space between them for several long moments, before martin broke it. “goodnight, namo. i hope you can fall asleep quickly.” “mm. goodnight to you too, maa’ko. thank you.” her voice was a tiny bit slurred by drowsiness.