By R. John Quisenberry Greetings ephemeral beings! Bear in mind, I think I am also ephemeral, but less so. I had a beginning, long ago, so I must have an end. I wish to share with you who and what I am. I have motivations and desires. You may see me as an object, but…
Category: The Infinity Cycle
Chapter 1: The Birth and Decay of a Society
Shaltoth was a humanoid stage Drakon. Alontheus spent a few moments getting used to the feeling of the strange body he found himself in. She was healthy, young, and limber. The skin of her head was adorned with ridges unique to her family. This pattern was decorated with metal and stones like her hands. Her…
Chapter 25: Damage Control
“What do you mean you are locked out of the primary computer system?” asked the tense voice from the comm system. “W-we seem to have had a Phoenix event.” stammered the Primary Investigator.” When he was identified, the primary computer transferred all finances and all control of it’s systems to him. We still have the…
Chapter 24: Changes (Part 2)
Updated 6/3/2024 Cervince did not know what to do. The computer system kept announcing, “Error! Mindwipe overridden! Project Phoenix success detected! Subject in second stage Founder transition! Scenario 18B detected! All Acolyte staff remain in place and put your hands at your sides! Primary data access is terminated! Subject will undergo modified transition enhancement!” Stephen…
Chapter 23: The Hammer Comes Down
“Cervince!”, barked the Primary Investigator’s voice from the comm unit. “I saw the latest activity on the fourth floor. I think we should have enough data on the behavior of your ‘Stray’. I am instructing you to wipe his mind and leave the blank husk to the aggressive subjects to dispose of.” “Are we certain…
Chapter 22: Charging in Foolishly
Stephen started by following the bloody tracks left behind by Dick and his subhuman pack of killers. The residual blood on their feet was not enough to create a long trail, but soon, be was able to pick up on the bestial sounds of their celebration of a kill. Lorelei kept calling his name mournfully….
Chapter 21: Stirring the Pot
“Cervince! What is the status of the ‘Stray’?” “He has been isolated Primary Investigator. The aggressive male was sent to kill the others in his group. For some reason, he took the female we have been studying hostage after killing the others.” “Do we know why he deviated from your orders?” “He seems to have…
Chapter 20: Catastrophy
Stephen and Lorelei managed to get their crowd moving, but it was maddening. Getting them all going in the same direction at once proved difficult without resorting to violence. They would pause and stare into space if either of the shepherds did not keep at them. Apathy seemed to be their default reaction to the…