Month: July 2019

I didn’t walk so much as stumble inside. The air was thick and heady with mold and plantlife. Bushes and green leafy things existed in the light of bioluminescent algaes, coating everything in a strange mixture of greens and blues. The Regent stood at the center. “The city came under attack,” I said. What was … Read moreA Throne For Crows (Part 27)

“Down in the tunnels?” Boss asked. “Yep,” I said. “That’s where we’ll find the Regent.” If there was anything in the city that could thwart Bismarck, the best place for it to hide was in the one place no Crows were allowed to go. And I already knew the Regent was more than willing to … Read moreA Throne For Crows (Part 26)

An hour later and the inquisitors had arrived, asking questions and starting to move the massive body of the insect. A truck had been requisitioned, another truck, and they were moving it despite how it drool ichor out of the shattered hole that had been its face.  I hadn’t moved much, transfixed by the sight. … Read moreA Throne For Crows (Part 25)

The beetle moved, despite everything, stirring up the cloud of dust like a petri dish. Jay and I met eyes as the beetle started to dig into the side of the building. “Status,” He barked. “No visible damage from our side,” The firing team said. “Sorry Warden.” Jay closed his eyes. I picked up the … Read moreA Throne For Crows (Part 24)

We stopped by the cafeteria. The city’d been placed on reduced rations, even further; a meat derivative from the cows that’d been brought in, mixed with other high protein things and salt to keep the birds happy. “Not the best recipe,” Boss said. A message flickered in front of my eyes, dancing as Omoi scanned … Read moreA Throne For Crows (Part 23)