Plague of the Living Crystals

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Chapter 4 Part 4

In her cabin, Brannigan heard John’s voiced make the announcement over the intercom, “Martian Colony 101", announcing their arrival. She got up and looked out her small port hole at the huge lavender dome of Martian Colony 101, the symbol of a new beginning for the three of them. Brannigan watched... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 15, 2017

Chapter 4 Part 3

John stood just outside of the Captain’s office. He reflected back on the day before. Him, Fred, and Brannigan had been having one of their closed door meetings, now a daily event. Fred and Brannigan drilled him on what was supposed to happen during his coming meeting with Phinehas. Fred said he... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Chapter 4 Part 2

Lt. Wanda Brannigan was getting ready to quit, standing outside of the Captain’s office, getting her nerve up and trying to remember what Fred had said, Just walk in and tell him you quit. If he asks any questions, give him the shortest answers you can. Try to be as honest as you can without... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 8, 2017

Chapter 4 Part 1

Chapter 4--Resignation Eighteen days before the destruction of Martian Colony 101 Well, this is it, Fred thought, How long has it been? Fred figured he must have been working for Phinehas for about fourteen years. He started when he was eighteen and now he was thirty two. He was ready for a change.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Chapter 3 Part 5

Stark was on the stargazer’s bridge as the Herodotus began to approach Martian orbit. There it was. Mars, the mighty warrior. The angry planet that had already destroyed one colony. And if Stark didn’t figure out why or how, they would have to evacuate Mars before it happened again. Parker had gone... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 1, 2017

Chapter 3 Part 4

Finally tired of losing, Stark said, “I saw a billiards table over in the corner, if you don’t mind losing.” Parker chuckled, “So you young-ones always think you can beat us old pros at these games.” They played three games. Stark beat Parker soundly, until he could see Parker’s humor wearing thin.... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Chapter 3 Part 3

“At ease, Captain,” said Stark. Blake assumed the usual “at-ease” posture. “I trust the trip up was all right,” said Blake in a formal tone. “It was just fine,” replied Stark. He offered his hand. Blake shook it. “It’s good to see both of you again.” Blake offered his hand to Parker. Parker accepted... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 25, 2017

Chapter 3 Part 2

“Welcome aboard,” said the woman who seemed to be in charge. She was a tall beauty with medium-brown hair. And a build. What a build! The other woman was rather plain, compared to the first. She had light blond hair and a slight build with very little definition. The man looked like a male version... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3--Trip Three days after the destruction of Martian Colony 101 Colonel Daniel Stark could see something up above him and Gordon Parker. Even though it was a totally overcast morning, they could tell something was approaching through the clouds. When it broke through, the hopper looked like a... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Chapter 2 Part 4

Then Brannigan spoke up. “I think John is on to something. If we play this out right, we could find ourselves in a very enviable situation. I don’t mean to speak badly about Phinehas, or anything, but I’ve been with him for a very long time. And, Fred, I know you’ve been with him much longer than I... 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.