Adventures in Time, Space, Life and Death
Elkay stood by the window, looking over the city of Thre-Vretania. The weather had been weird lately, blowing dust across the city’s streets, with heavy cloud ruining the strength of their solar panels. Elkay’s office was just as dusty as the streets below, with the high winds lifting it easily above the ground. Part of … Read more
“Oops.” Istoria sighed as she bent down to pick up the pen she had dropped. But as she got back up, everything felt weird. She felt as if something catastrophic had happened in the space between her pen hitting the ground and her reaching down to grab it. Whatever the feeling was, Istoria could investigate … Read more
“Which table are they at?” Nenth whispered as he and Arksi entered the very fancy restaurant. “Have a look around and guess…” With a nervous sigh, Nenth did as he was told. It suddenly became very obvious which table they had booked, since there was a large, red Banikan sitting at it. Also at the … Read more
Arkay sighed as he shifted himself, trying to get the pink sand out of the crevices of his armour. There were things he had to get done, but Kinisis had insisted he stay on the beach and cool off for a bit. Still, the sound of crashing waves was rather calming, even if it was … Read more
One tree stood out from the rest of this vast, oaken forest. It wasn’t nearly as tall as some of the other trees, but it was much, much thicker and fatter, as if it had been specifically grown to be round. In its branches was a tangled, twisted structure, a home built inside its leaves. … Read more
“There’s this place I planted a seed for, I really like how it came out, but I’m hesitant to let it spread elsewhere.” “You say that about a lot of things, Kinisis.” “Yes, but this time I mean it. This world I created. Well, not created. Pushed? Prodded? What’s the term?” “I don’t know, you’re … Read more
“I don’t know who’s dumber, you or the whimpering baby down there,” Syklos snorted as he walked past Iatre. “You both sat there for what, twenty four hours? You’re both dumber than a barrel of spagloops.” “I notice you’re not saying that to Arkay’s face,” Iatre retorted. “You’re just saying it to me because you … Read more
“What’s wrong with Arkay?” Iatre asked as he helped himself to some of Istoria’s popcorn. “And why are you three just watching him rather than helping him?” Below them, the Veth Prime, the most powerful of the Veth, was tearing things apart in an arena known locally as “Death’s Playground”. It was supposed to be … Read more
The straps were finally off. Arkay was finally free of his duty. A normal being once more. Mostly normal. Still a Veth but no longer chained to existence itself. Above him, up the stairs, in the galaxy-laden room, Kinisis was waking up. A weight had been lifted from Arkay’s shoulders and handed back to the … Read more
Kayel sat in the dark, staring at the tiny screen of a pocket computer, noting things down. His hot chocolate drink had long gone cold, his small tub of ice cream had melted long before that. A half-empty bottle of water had been ignored for nearly a day now. With a sigh, Kayel looked away. … Read more
KL0135L is now online. DL0139L is no longer away. DL0139L: You’re finally online. We need to talk. KL0135L: What’s wrong? DL0139L: Ksiel’s in hospital. DL0139L: Attempted suicide. KL0135L: WHAT DL0139L: Said he was going to visit Veeyel. Got a call from Zitel about an hour ago. I didn’t know any other way of getting in … Read more
“Fuck me, it is so hot…” Retvik moaned as he leaned back in his chair, flapping a piece of paper in his face in an attempt to fan himself. “Is it always this hot or am I just delirious?” “This is like the seventh time you’ve asked, dear,” Gath grunted. He was busy filling in … Read more
KL0135L is now online 3L0138L: What are you doing online? KL0135L: I have a favour to ask. 3L0138L: You’re dead and not supposed to be in this text channel. KL0135L: Then why didn’t you take away my channel privileges after I died? You’re the channel mod, you could have taken them away. 3L0138L: I assumed … Read more
“Hang on! Hang on!” the grumpy voice shouted from behind the door. “I can’t use my fucking legs, medic! Give me a moment!” Rummaging around could be heard as the being on the other side desperately tried to reach the door. After about thirty seconds, the medic pulled out a key card and opened the … Read more
Elkay sipped his frappé, while Aesop, the Prime Minister of the Cassids, sat there, panicking and fretting over a lost piece of paper. “I was so certain I brought it with me! I swear! It was with everything else!” Aesop paused for a moment, having spotted something. But upon realising that it wasn’t the sheet … Read more