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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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When the Memos compare
When the Memos compare James feels mystified. They hadn’t been together long, but he is sure they have never talked about this place. The small building has the feel of a warehouse. However, it is empty except for a large chalk board in the center of the back wall. Anna leads the way into the…
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They didn’t get the Memo
They didn’t get the Memo James tries it again. It still won’t start. He goes back under the hood and tries the battery cable again. A moment later and still no cigar. The car must be in need of more serious repair. He shuts the hood and broods about what to do next. He is…
