July 30. Apple picks up a girl at a club, with dark deeds in mind. They are interrupted by Ben Hardigee, who happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Complete. Rated R for violence and sexual content (consensual, but probably disturbing).

Televisions all across the star system were tuned to one station. People sat huddled around the screens, faint blue light bathing their faces, an uneasy silence settled over living rooms and bedrooms, restaurants and bars. What had started a week ago, maybe two, had grown and finally people were taking notice. Even The Chapterhouse had gone eerily  ( Read more... )