The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.5
"…Two thousand years have passed, and yet the off-target effects of gene editing tools remain unresolved. The most advanced technology we have today is the Federation's nanodrone system, but even that requires an original template to function," Master...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 3 - Bread and Circuses 3.5
At the other end of the corridor, Qana and Willow walked side by side, a white and a brown dire wolf chatting about something. Qana's usual dark cloak moved slightly with his steps, occasionally revealing the metallic hilt of his sword, reflecting...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 3 - Bread and Circuses 3.4
Dots began to appear on the projected map, grouped in clusters of five, distributed evenly across the slopes surrounding the basin. These represented the seven factions, each marked in their respective colors. Briefly, a live feed focused on one of the...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.4
Tripping over tree roots several times, face-planting into the snow, and occasionally tumbling down slopes when Piqsirpoq couldn't catch me in time—though I always managed to stop myself with the ice axe just in time. I quickly learned how to...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.6
As the sliding doors parted and I stepped into the greenhouse, filled with plants and potted greenery, I was stunned for quite a while. The various fragrances of the plants filled the entire room, along with the rich smell of the soil beneath...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.6
"Hey, hey, hey, that's not good enough!" Piqsirpoq kicked the sole of my shoe, grinning as he spoke. I was too exhausted to respond, lying flat on my back with my arms and legs splayed out. My tongue hung out as I panted, occasionally catching...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.3
As the dawn broke over the distant horizon, a series of crimson hues painted the sky, blending gradually into the blue as they stretched upwards. High above, where the clouds intercepted the golden rays, the light refracted through ice crystals,...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.2
The icy, bone-chilling pain jolted me awake. I sat up abruptly, gasping for breath. Instinctively, I touched my right shoulder and found the wound had healed. There wasn’t even a scar or any sign of tissue regrowth on my skin. Only the severed...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.1
Air Conditioning and Barbarians: Sealing all the doors and windows can lead to more than just poor air circulation. I exhaled slowly, watching my breath condense into a cloud of white mist, and then shivered. I hate cold...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 5 - Roses and Violets 5.2
I wandered aimlessly, pacing back and forth in a deserted corridor. The marble statues on either side struck various incomprehensible poses, their expressions resembling someone who had been constipated for seven days. “...‘Sincerely’? Really?...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 5 - Roses and Violets 5.1
Roses and Violets: Blood is red, the sky is purple. "Did you exchange contact information?" Qana spread butter on his pancakes, then drizzled honey on top. "Yeah." I tossed a handful of blueberries into my mouth, mumbling through the fruit, feeling...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.4
We arrived on the ground, somewhere on the hillside of the Colosseo, not far from the estuary judging by the position of the seawall. The air carried a faint, salty moisture, a scent I had never encountered before. I licked my nose, tasting the bitter...