The Neos Simulation

The investors sat in the viewing room, each in their own plush chair, which were positioned perfectly so that no one investor’s view could be blocked by another. The room, like a lecture hall or a movie theater, had steps of seating extending upward toward the back. A waiter in a dapper suit stood at … Continue reading The Neos Simulation →

Becoming, Part VI

Becoming, Part V Though I would never have admitted at the time — indeed, I may have lacked the capacity to even realize it — that encounter shook me. I was not bothered by the death, of course, having become quite accustomed to the spectacle over the years. No, what shook me was the fact … Continue reading Becoming, Part VI →

Fissure

“How familiar are you with history, General?” Lord Aurctur asked. He sat back on his haunches, his tail curling under him for increased balance as his lifted his hands from the ground. Aurctur’s ears and eyes turned toward General Zamrou in a way that tempted him to bear his teeth. “Not very,” General Zamrou admitted. … Continue reading Fissure →

A Study of Dragon Kindred

Scientific studies in the areas of biology and genetics have revealed, among others, two truths which will be important to the discussion within this paper: that there are certain barriers which exist that generally prevent taxonomically dissimilar creatures from breeding with one another; and that, in the majority of cases, an offspring of two parents … Continue reading A Study of Dragon Kindred →

Becoming, Part III

Becoming, Part II The first thing I did was begin to circulate nutrients through the eye to keep it alive and functioning. I didn’t know the scientific terms for what I was doing, nor did I realize how complex and impressive my own actions were. I knew only what I had gleaned from my years … Continue reading Becoming, Part III →

Becoming, Part II

Part I To say simply that I knew Telan would be disingenuous, at least when taking the normal connotations of that statement under full consideration. I came to know a great many humans, and other sapient beings, once I began to walk among them in my guise. I didn’t know Telan as one might a … Continue reading Becoming, Part II →

Becoming, Part I

I'm trying something a bit new! Beginning with this post, look for a continuation of this story every Saturday. I do not remember being born. This is a truth persistent among the vast majority of beings. In my experience, long-term memories don’t tend to form in the first few years of life. For me, personally, … Continue reading Becoming, Part I →

Aulmann’s Border

“Verify: Preparations are complete?” Dr. Ethine said into her mic. Around the room, her compatriots manned their stations. The five of them each sat before a small viewscreen displaying information relevant to their responsibilities. The large viewscreen that covered the majority of the northern wall showed a live feed directly from the drone. For the … Continue reading Aulmann’s Border →