In a sentimental monologue, great grandpa Tommy says farewell to his grandson and two great grandchildren as they drop him off at the docks to board ship for a circumnavigation cruise. A 750 word short story.
A man meets a girl who isn't all she purports to be, falls for her and ends up in a situation he didn't expect. Told first from the man's point of view and then from the girl's
Jake inherits a block of flats from his mother. They're in a poor state, however, and require renovation. While he worked to upgrade the place, he recieves an urgent request from the local women's refuge. Is this the point at which Jake's reclusive life changes? Or is this innocent request merely setting the stage for another of life's disappointments?
A Swarm Cycle Story
Outpost series#3
This story follows directly on the events in Pickup In a Hurry. Follow James as he builds a family and sets off to spy on the Sa'arm