Hey all! It's been a few weeks now since I finished up posting the preview chapters for Part 1 of my work-in-progress novel Outcasts & Runaways. I have to say, there were some definite positives to the experience! One of the primary positives was viewing my work from the perspective of actively sharing it with … Continue reading RB – Thoughts on Posting Part 1 of My Novel
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Outcasts & Runaways – Part 2.1
Beginning<– Previous PART 2 - WORLDS COLLIDE Chapter 18 – Earth Jenny screamed, and something shiny and pink slithered instinctively over her arm. Shannon zoomed by in a white flash, snatching another two darts out of the air as a host of guards poured into view yelling and waving tranq rifles. More guards raced to … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 2.1
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.18
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> [DISCLAIMER: Please be aware there is graphic subject matter in this chapter.] Chapter 17 - Thera Consciousness came back slowly, and with it a tremendous amount of pain that made him consider staying in the dark forever. But it was too late to go back now, so Barrenger let himself drift towards wakefulness, … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.18
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.17
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 16 – Earth, Two Months AgoThe Plan The note was slipped into her sleeve during a routine medical examination with Dr. Thomas. She read it in her room, blood pounding in her ears. “Finished hack. Tracers will be neutralized when time comes. Confirm if ready to go ahead. Need all kids on … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.17
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.16
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 15 - Thera Barrenger raced through endless hallways, but each one held a mirror. He would turn a corner as soon as he saw one, but there was another, and another, and another. All of them were his face – or were they his father’s? Or Salein’s? Or some other Rukilef he … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.16
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.15
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 14 – Earth, Four Months AgoThe Plea At first, Jenny was uncomfortable around anyone but Dr. Thomas; the way she brightened when he came for her made Mercury feel ill. He had been the only scientist allowed to work with Jenny so far, which Mercury grudgingly admitted was a blessing. But over … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.15
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.14
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 13 - Thera When you can jump thirty feet at a time and land with no force of impact, roof-hopping is a breeze. Unfortunately, Barrenger’s partner in his mission did not have this advantage. Barrenger stopped at the edge of another rooftop halfway to the city wall, waiting for Samlin to leap … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.14
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.13
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 12 - Earth, Five Months Ago The Secret Mercury was getting good at keeping secrets. The fact still felt strange to her; she’d always seen herself as a pretty open person, before. But the nightmare in which she lived, a nightmare of alternating painful horror and soul-deadening living conditions, required that she … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.13
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.12
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 11 - Thera Time crawled as Barrenger waited for night, prowling the hallways of his home, avoiding the suspicious stares of the temple guard and the worried whispers of the house staff. Marta was gone most of the day, no doubt up at the temple chewing the ears off the High Council. … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.12
Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.11
Beginning<– PreviousNext–> Chapter 10 - Earth, One Year Two Months Ago The Bladesmith A blade of purple light slashed the practice dummy, cutting deeply into the plastic. Subject 1A let it dissipate and created another, stabbing his blades rapid-fire into his target’s chest. “Enough,” a soft voice commanded, and Subject 1A stood back, breathing lightly. … Continue reading Outcasts & Runaways – Part 1.11