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From the point of the temperance effect
From the point of the temperance effect Jeremy stares at the ceiling, and remembers. At first, there was pain. Then, as the images cascaded through his mind, the pain abated. Part of him knows these are not his memories. At least, not all of them. There are labs, and experiments. He shudders involuntarily at the…
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The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart part two
The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart part two Eric offers Emma another tissue. She is slightly more composed now. Furthermore they are sitting in the front room of his home. After finding Emma so upset at the front door, Eric had hastily invited her in. Then he retrieved a box of tissues. From there he waited…
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Butterbeans and the time well saved
Butterbeans and the time well saved Butterbeans is ready when the base commander arrives. She likes the commander, and knows why he is here. After a few moments of greeting they are ready to leave. Butterbeans is eager to get going. They have a long journey ahead, however it is one Butterbeans has been anticipating.…
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The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart The rain is falling harder. Eileen finishes up for the day. It is later than she planned. This means she is on the verge of being late to her next appointment. It isn’t that punctuality is better, it’s just the faster way to finish it sooner. And today, she needed…
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Butterbeans and the surface sprint
Butterbeans and the surface sprint The Sergeant thumbs the elevator button again. There is still no indication the car is moving down to this level. He jabs it a couple of more times and then turns back to look at the Lieutenant. They are ready to join their friends on the surface, just one level…
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Glass door showdown with Butterbeans
Glass door showdown with Butterbeans The agents are closing in. She is not afraid of them. She feels worried for Alex. However they are trained for this sort of thing. Butterbeans closes ranks with Alex. And they slowly back away from the rogue agents. They will have to keep their wits about them if they…
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The test of temperance time
The test of temperance time Mary immediately jams the car into reverse. The van behind her recognizes her intention. However, it is too late, as she guns the engine and rockets backward. The impact dislodges everything in the front compartment. Mary watches the rear view mirror through the impact. The action has the desired effect,…
