Team Dynamics – Chapter 1

After returning from yet another mission, Naruto approached Sakura for his customary post-mission activity: asking her on a date. Although, after these many years, it seems the exchange is more if by rote. Naruto half-heartedly…

Diplomatic Immunity – Chapter One

Muttering quietly to himself about the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire, Daisuke stared out the window of the steam carriage as it smoothly drew him closer to what he thought would be the…

Star Wars – Fear

Fear. While the Jedi had escaped unharmed the investigation and review of his actions on the Imperial outpost all those years ago, there were still those on the council that had their reservations. He’d been…

Star Wars – Blood

Blood. There was so much blood; it stained the Jedi’s clothing, his hands, even his face. It dripped from the ends of his shaggy beard before it landed on the ground with a soft plop,…

Star Wars – Sweat

Sweat. It surrounded the young man, it dripped from his well-defined body, and it pooled in the lines and sinew of his battle-hardened form with every motion of his sturdy frame. Every movement of his…

Terra Proxima – Chapter Two

For the first decade the signal continued at the same pace, never changing and never faltering no matter where on Earth it was tracked. Some tried to claim it was a sign that the source…

Terra Proxima – Chapter One

Like a lot of drastic, world-changing events, this one started with a simple thing that should have been a normal, every day occurrence. Deep in the heart of the most boring, everyday systems running the…