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Run and Hide

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She ran as fast as her young legs could take her, her shadow that clambered before her slowly shrinking as the distance grew between her and the burning village behind.…

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Rare Meat

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I watched the ork blood dribble down the Governor’s chin as he savoured the mouthful of green flesh.'I like my meat rare,' said the Governor, gesturing at us with his…

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Trapped

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The ship’s sirens wail - and the cycle begins again. In the galley, Dana and her daughter stare up at the flashing red lights, eyes wide. Dana picks Sara up…

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Exhibit 6

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‘Don’t open it for Throne’s sake!’ Remia snapped. ‘Just leave it on the table and get out.’If they were offended, they didn’t show it, just unceremoniously dumped the plastek bundle…

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Read more about the article The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

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Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 Sweat. Blood. And something that is beginning to die.The scent-sight of what locals call civilisation does not faze me as they…

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Read more about the article The Captain’s Voice

The Captain’s Voice

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The captain's voice rang out, sweet as silver.'This will not be easy!' she shouted, loud enough for the entire section to hear. 'There will be blood! And there will be…

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Read more about the article Per Aspera Ad Astra

Per Aspera Ad Astra

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‘There are some decent finds here, Kappa,’ Father Rust said.She watched as the old man neatly laid out the contents of her canvas bag on his workbench. They included vacuum…

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Read more about the article Events At Recruitment Station Chryses

Events At Recruitment Station Chryses

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Jeroen gripped the weapon. Sweat dripped into his eyes. The commissar stood a single pace in front of him, cool and defiant. The order made no sense. It went against…

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Read more about the article The Hound Slumbers

The Hound Slumbers

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Adeptus Ministorum The first witness described the threat as a monstrous hound wreathed in flame.A hopelessly simplistic identification, though not without its uses. My duty is to hunt the shadows…

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Read more about the article The Emperor’s Peace

The Emperor’s Peace

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He drifted on a vermilion sea, formless. Above, diamonds of starlight sparkled against a black satin sky. His consciousness had no memory of his body, he was merely a shadow…

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