Lys watched a group of survivors huddled around a small fire. She didn’t want to just go up to the recruiting line without getting more information first.
She approached carefully, and then...
2024-05-22 00:54:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe APC pulled up to the Desert Crawler, its massive frame casting a long shadow over the sands. The elevator platform began to rise, the mechanical hum filling the air. Talia nudged Dapple gently....
2024-05-22 00:52:47 +0000 UTC View PostTalia stood in the heart of Spider-Town, the hum of the control node filling the air. Big Red loomed nearby, his massive form a constant reminder of the delicate alliance they had forged. The map o...
2024-05-21 23:52:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Lys continued to pick through the ruins, asking about her Uncle and Aunt. She approached some survivors huddled around a makeshift fire, their faces drawn and weary.
“Excuse m...
2024-05-21 04:36:04 +0000 UTC View PostMud squelched beneath Lys’s boots as she trudged along the sodden path.
The rain had ceased, but the overcast sky remained a dreary, oppressive presence. Her feet sank into the soft earth, ...
2024-05-20 08:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostLys exchanged farewells with Arlos, Meya, Jonas, and the children, her pack’s weight a tangible reminder of the journey ahead.
There was a sense of determination and wariness in her steps a...
2024-05-19 01:56:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 14
Lys settled into the cart, the rhythmic clop of the horse’s hooves providing a soothing backdrop as they traveled along the winding road.
She glanced at Jonas, his weathere...
2024-05-18 06:51:51 +0000 UTC View PostTalia clung to Dapple’s back, the spider’s movements smooth beneath her. Dusky and Hot Pink skittered alongside, their legs tapping softly against the metallic floor. Big Red led the way, his m...
2024-05-18 02:02:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 12
Lys considered turning back to Thornfield again.
The two bandits were ahead of her now, between her and Silverpines. What if there were more?
She didn’t know the land...
2024-05-17 17:53:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 9
Lys followed Jorg along the road, which was wide enough for a cart but not much more. The hard-packed earth weaved through the forest, up and down grassy hills, curving to avoid the...
2024-05-16 20:54:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 5
Caius reached down and snatched Lys’s bow off the ground. Her heart sank as she realized she had dropped it in the scuffle.
“Give that back,” Lys demanded, her voice sha...
2024-05-16 03:08:48 +0000 UTC View PostBig Red’s eyes locked onto Talia, the intensity of his gaze making her feel small and vulnerable. The realization hit her like a punch to the gut—Big Red was the undisputed ruler of this place....
2024-05-16 01:38:04 +0000 UTC View Post
(Working cover for now, still working on getting artist to do it!)
Thrown from her...
2024-05-15 04:35:33 +0000 UTC View PostI've adjusted and updated my estimated writing schedule. This is update #3. The first one was too pessimistic, and the second one too optimistic. This one has added some extra time in. Sigma writin...
2024-05-15 03:37:45 +0000 UTC View PostTalia marveled at the sight before her as spiders came to greet them in droves, lining the metallic path into the city. Their chirps and clicks echoed through the cavernous space, creating music of...
2024-05-13 19:08:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe biggest hurdle for visiting the spider’s nest was setting up how things would operate while she was there.
Being in the jungle reduced her and Neo’s ability to communicate with the r...
2024-05-11 17:09:30 +0000 UTC View PostTalia watched as the scout wave pushed forward.
The rhythmic hum of the Desert Crawler’s full industrial fabricator intensified as it continued to churn out more units. It was much faster t...
2024-05-09 16:21:09 +0000 UTC View PostTalia hurried out of the command module, her boots clanging against the metal platform as she headed to the nearby edge. A mix of alarm and concern propelled her forward.
As she reached the ...
2024-05-07 13:34:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe enemy tanks drifted, their turrets spinning to target the Viper, but the hover tank slid behind them avoiding being shot. Turning completely around, its plasma cannon unleashed a barrage at the...
2024-05-05 18:02:19 +0000 UTC View PostTalia hurried to the zoological module, her exo-suit’s footfalls clanging against the metal floor. Inside, the spiders stood alert, their eyes fixing on her.
“The Blues are on the move,...
2024-05-03 21:01:48 +0000 UTC View PostTalia stirred, her exo-suit creaking as she shifted beneath the weight of the slumbering spiders.
Hot Pink’s snores filled the air, her form splayed across Talia’s back. Dapple nestled a...
2024-05-02 11:51:52 +0000 UTC View PostTalia’s eyes narrowed as she watched the tactical monitors, her exo-suit whirring softly in the dimly lit command module.
The blues swarmed around the battle site, their vehicles encirclin...
2024-04-30 08:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostTalia’s exo-suit whirred and clanked as she ascended the ladder, each step bringing her closer to the desert crawler’s main platform. The climb seemed to stretch on forever, a dizzying ascent t...
2024-04-29 13:45:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe days crawled by, each one feeling like an eternity as Talia waited for the desert crawler’s completion.
She spent most of her time monitoring and approving various tasks, her mind cons...
2024-04-28 07:48:37 +0000 UTC View PostTalia leaned closer to the system readout as the display flickered erratically, the numbers and graphs barely visible beneath the static caused by the jungle’s dense electromagnetic field.
...
2024-04-27 11:26:50 +0000 UTC View Post“Neo!” Talia shouted, her voice laced with urgency.
[Warning: Incoming hostile fauna detected. Threat level: High.]
Talia reached for her survival tool, flipping it into combat mode...
2024-04-26 06:55:29 +0000 UTC View Post[Analysis: The ruins appear to be shallow, with a depth of approximately 3 meters. The structure comprises a circular chamber accessible via a staircase. User should be able to explore on foot.] 2024-04-25 03:14:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Talia stretched slightly in her suit, careful not to bash out the CRD-X9’s console. A quick glance at the external video feed allowed her to check on her companions.
Hot Pink, Dapple, and D...
2024-04-25 03:13:03 +0000 UTC View PostTalia locked Raxion back in his cell. His request had been slightly confusing until she realized he was still afraid of the spiders.
She started to walk back to the bootstrap module, her head...
2024-04-23 08:11:56 +0000 UTC View Post