The old man sat quietly in the corner of the coffeeshop, his eyes wandering over the handful of patrons that had dared to venture from their homes on this cold winter’s day. The customers sat in pairs drinking their teas and sipping their cappuccinos and frappes, relishing the comforting warmth of their drinks. The coffeeshop … Continue reading The Time Watcher
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The Job
For Emma Tika won’t be pleased, the woman thought to herself as she weaved her way through the crowd. Conversations in a dozen different languages swirled around her but she didn’t have time to eavesdrop. Flickering lanterns swayed overhead in the hot, electric breeze. Somewhere in the artificial atmosphere, a storm was brewing. It’s not … Continue reading The Job
The Maskless
New Paradise Health Sector 482B Access Level: RESTRICTED She couldn’t see. That was the first thing she realized upon waking. She couldn’t see, and her head was throbbing. Something was making her nose itch. Blood? Blinking back tears at the pain that washed over her face, she took a deep breath, doing her best to … Continue reading The Maskless