The Case of the Archimedes
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This is a collection of short stories from the same sci-fi universe, The Second Era.
SPIRALLING OUT OF CONTROL
A young marine reflects as he uncontrollably hurls through space.
For the April 2023 sci-fi writing challenge (Touch).
THE CASE OF THE ARCHIMEDES
[WINNER of the February 2023 Sci-Fi Writing Challenge! (Tunnel)]
This case file is a collection of the remaining journal entries and CCTV footage of the I.A.S. Archimedes' final voyage. It's an important artifact often used for understanding the application of spacetime bending particles, and insight into the famous Captain Southgate's emotional decline.
THE PRISONER
A former marine boards a ship in chains, only wanting to return home. But when a man with a mysterious case joins the mission, a larger plot unfolds.
For the January 2024 SciFi Challenge (One way mission).
DON'T MISS THE VIEW
Onboard a star ship, two down-on-their-luck marines are forced to do menial tasks while their unit rummages through wreckage from an enemy ship. Just when they think they won't get out of their slump, one of the marines takes a leap of faith.
For the October 2022 SciFi Writing Challenge: 5 Words (Blast, Present, Music, Bucket, Moon)
Cover Image Credit: NASA
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