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Aeternis

@aeternis

Software engineer and part-time science fiction writer from the USA.

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@aeternis Jul 22, 2018, 10:59 PM UTC

Short Story: The Heights of Herakles

The Heights of Herakles ----------------- Nojus was alone. He preferred it that way; he’d had partners in the past, but they always seemed to get in the way and cause. He was getting old, but he figu…

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@aeternis Jul 18, 2018, 1:02 AM UTC

Short Story: A Breath of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air ----------------- Besnik took a deep breath and released the seal catches on his helmet. The oxygen reserve of his suit was exhausted, and it was time to risk the planet's fetid…

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@aeternis Jul 12, 2018, 2:33 AM UTC

Short Story: A Smuggler's Salvation

A Smuggler's Salvation ---------------------------- It wasn't much of a fight, even if, fortified by a few stiff drinks and the attention of a beautiful woman for an audience, l usually describe it q…

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@aeternis Jul 11, 2018, 1:03 AM UTC

Short Story: Azure Amber

[This story is a prequel to my previous two posts but is intended to be read after them rather than before. You can read the first part of the story here and the second part here.] Azure Amber ------…

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@aeternis Jul 9, 2018, 11:33 PM UTC

Short Story: Iridescent Intercession

[This story is a sequel to my previous post; read the first part of the story here.] Iridescent Intercession ----------------------- “Now now, Miss.” The man grinned unkindly as the door shut behind…

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@aeternis Jul 8, 2018, 6:49 PM UTC

Short Story: Smugglers in Second Class

Smugglers in Second Class ----------------------------- “Mom, I’m serious.” Junia replied, her tone strained. “You’re fifteen T-years old, Junia.” Faye replied, trying not to scold. The long trip out…

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@aeternis Jul 7, 2018, 4:26 PM UTC

Short Story: The Sagittarius Sniper

The Sagittarius Sniper ---------------------- Gino breathed a sigh of relief when, after one more jump, he was looking at the cold blue light of Sagittarius Gate. The trip from Maribel had taken more…

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@aeternis Jul 6, 2018, 10:23 PM UTC

Short Story: KR-122

KR-122 --------- "Quetzalli to unidentified ship, transmit identity and state your business." Nirav barked as authoritatively as he could manage, as soon as Quetzalli's transmission laser locked onto…

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@aeternis Jul 6, 2018, 3:40 AM UTC

Short Story: One Violet Acre

One Violet Acre -------------------- Verner's island was two hundred twenty-two paces long and fifty-three paces wide. Given the length of his stride measured against the long axis of the shuttle, wh…

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@aeternis Jul 6, 2018, 3:07 AM UTC

User Introduction: Aeternis

User Introduction: Aeternis ========================= Greetings, fellow Steemit users. I don't know too much about this community yet; it was recommended to me by a person more knowledgeable in the s…

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