The End
The end.The end does not exist.It’s more of an end.Only those who are no longer of use and are of weak spirit enjoy the peace granted by the end.I am…
Take the Shot
‘Hey, Leo?’'Yes, Mac?''I've been thinking a little—''Always a dangerous task.''Yeah, yeah, whatever. Shut up and have another sausage. Anyway, I've been thinking, and there's something I can't wrap my head…
Bond of Fire
Matthias woke to the hum of alien machinery, his body aching with pain, and realised, in that moment, he had fallen into enemy hands. Bound by plastic cord against a…
Roar
There came a roar of thunder, muffled by the thickness of sweet protective earth. But it was the flicker of the shuddering lights, humming flashes of lightning, which awoke Private…
The Lost Sister
Faith is my shield. Purpose is my sword. The Emperor Protects, even in this eternal night. I repeat this mantra as I ride a cargo elevator from the spaceport towards the…
The Smiling Grox
‘Throne, I never thought civilian clothes could be less comfortable than power armour,’ Sister Esperanza fiddled with the collar of her tailored suit, her gait stiff. ‘And I never thought you’d…
The Funeral-Goer
Today is the Feast of the Emperor’s Ascension, and I am at a funeral. Istar Korthos Icilius – minor local celebrity, an artist most subtle – has brought us together.…
Fast Fiction XXI
Featured Story The Featured Story is the grand winner of this theme’s contest. They are chosen by a judging panel including Cold Open Stories Creative Director and Community Judges. Good Business Official Selection…
The Emperor’s Mercy
'Your imperium deserves to die.' A voice like a claxon swept the room, echoing off the tall monitors that lined the walls.Sister Petronilla’s eyes swept the screens before her, reflecting…
Possession
It had been the moment of Tza’tchaka’s ultimate triumph when the daemon would finally breach the veil separating the warp from reality. He had planned for this – for when…
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