Plague of the Living Crystals

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Friday, December 1, 2017

Chapter 10 Part 1

Chapter 10--Destination Seven days before the destruction of Martian Colony 101 Portal number two was like all the other portals of MC-101. It consisted mainly of a computer controlled air lock. The outside part of the airlock was a flap of rubber-like material. The flap was pushed up and inward by... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Chapter 9 Part 3

“Okay, are there any quarters we could occupy until morning?” asked Stark. Phinehas just looked straight ahead. He didn’t say anything at first, though it looked like he was thinking really hard. Finally, he said, “There are the quarters of Fred, John, and Wanda.” Then he hastened to add, “But you... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Chapter 9 Part 2

With just a few, obviously well practiced motions, the figure slipped out of his A-suit and head gear. He was wearing a jumpsuit underneath. “I’m Captain Ezra Phinehas,” he said. “I’m Colonel Daniel Stark,” said Stark, offering his hand. Phinehas didn’t take it. Eventually Stark let his hand drop... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Chapter 9 Part 1

Chapter 9--Phinehas Five days after the destruction of Martian Colony 101 Inside of the transport, Stark was sitting next to Blake, meditating on the case and the facts they had so far. Stark glanced over to Blake. He was totally absorbed in piloting the craft. He sat statue still, eyes straight... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Chapter 8 Part 4

18:00 hrs. John was sitting on Wanda’s bed. Wanda was sitting in the armchair with her legs crossed. Fred was sitting in the chair at the desk. Fred started first. He told about the phone call. He told about the fast-food place. John busted out laughing. Fred pretended not to notice. Then he told... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Chapter 8 Part 3

He wanted more than one, just in case he ruined one of the lasers drilling into the dome, at least they would still be able to finish the job. Plus, it would be nice to have a laser once they got inside the dome. You never know when their use would come up. Wanda stepped through the front doors of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 10, 2017

Chapter 8 Part 2

Fred went to the community phones. Both of them were busy, so he had to wait a couple of minutes before one was free. He entered the booth. It was six feet by six feet. It had one bench and in front of the bench was a table, or more exactly, a shelf. On the shelf was a telephone. It consisted of a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Chapter 8 Part 1

Chapter 8--Preparation Twelve days before the destruction of Martian Colony 101 Fred, John, and Wanda were in Wanda’s nice, but feminine apartment. Fred didn’t like meeting in Wanda’s apartment. It was much too feminine for his tastes. He felt funny there. The only reason they were in Wanda’s... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Chapter 7 Part 4

Then Parker said, “You two realize, that... with all the possible... leads in this case, we’re... just clutching... at straws.” “What would you do?” asked Stark. “Interview Phinehas... but if you’ll pardon my... saying so, I sure... wouldn’t be hopeful about... it, ” said Parker. “Now, the question... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 27, 2017

Chapter 7 Part 3

Blash led Stark, Blake, and Parker to the reactors. Blake looked at all the dials. “I guess everything looks okay,” he said. Stark didn’t think he looked like he knew what he was talking about, but if they sent for an engineer, the trail would get cold, if there was a trail, that is. It hadn’t even... Sign in to see full entry.

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In the year 3965, every man, woman, and child in Martian Colony 101 will die. When that happens, Special Agent, Colonel Daniel Stark, will investigate. Colonel Daniel Stark gets a call, telling him to investigate the destruction of a Martian Colony. So he goes to Mars and traces the events that lead him back to Earth and the man responsible for the destruction of the colony. Special Investigator, Colonel Daniel Stark, is contacted by his superior, who tells him that the population of a Martian colony has been wiped out. So Stark goes to Mars to investigate. His investigation leads him to the ruins of an ancient Martian outpost.