Tag: Technology
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The Watcher
(Photo by Time Dusenberry) I think I can see a bird. There’s hints of red and brown plumage, flickers of movement, among the foliage above my head. But then I ask myself, why would there be any birds here? Then again, why not? Birds can go where they please, flying. I, on the other hand,…
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Across Lives Part 29
“Has she done something like this before?” Nis heard Lesch asking Meric. Following the incident in the hut with the maps, they’d taken Nis back to the bed hut so she could lie down. Since Nis hadn’t been able to bring herself to answer their questions, they’d turned instead to Meric. The problem was, Meric…
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Across Lives Part 28
“Nis,” a familiar voice spoke close to her ear, pulling Nis out from her sleep. “Nis, you need to come see this.” It took her a few moments to open her eyes and then get her surroundings to come into focus. Meric stood beside Nis’ bed, her face still marred with the large, blotchy bruise,…
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Belief Part 1
(Photo by David Kopacz) For the past several hours, Conflagrator Fas had sat alone in her chambers staring at the cold steel wall before her. The room was unadorned, holding only the essentials. Her bed was currently tucked into the wall beside which was her desk and computer terminal. The only chair in the room…
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Searching Part 2
It was cold outside and Detective Stevens was not dressed for this chill weather. Snow covered most of the ground, though it showed signs it was beginning to melt and in some places puddles of slush had gathered. Fortunately, she didn’t think she’d have to be outside for very long. There was a walking path…
Bridge of Broken Glass 