Category Archives: Stories

Mirrored Sands, Part 10

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Jrak looked at his hand and then at the ground. “Just don’t tell my family what I’ve become.” “I won’t,” Martek agreed as they clasped hands. Jrak looked tired and worn. Martek walked with a limp, letting Jrak lead the … Continue reading →

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Meet Barb

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Barb Pierce had the wolf’s blood Long before She had the wolfsblood. They called her Tomboy But they were wrong. Sure, she got into fights. She would punch and bite And pull hair rarely. She had an impressive scab on … Continue reading →

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The Pig and Piston Saloon

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Dust dances In the pillars of sunlight That forms a temple Into the titanic heat outside. It is all quiet inside. A lull in conversation had lasted For an hour. Heads of farmers, technicians, miners, Look up from their drinks … Continue reading →

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Mirrored Sands, Part 9

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Blues veins of energy pulsed Across Martek’s limbs. Jrak’s eyes burned His skin glowed. “Do we fight until I tire and you kill me?” Martek asked. “I don’t want to kill you,” Jrak responded. “I don’t want to kill anyone.” … Continue reading →

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Mirrored Sands, Part 8

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

The burning stars that were Prichard Jrak’s eyes Stared directly into Kamuel Martek. Raim’s crumpled body and cracked helmet lay nearby. Martek flexed his hands into fists and activated the enhancements his order blessed him with. Blue veins of energy … Continue reading →

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Mirrored Sands, Part 7

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

The rulers of the ancient Empire of the Cultivators Were powerful beings. And decadent. The Bright Soul Order’s primary purpose Was to prevent And destroy Any technology that could result in their return. They call them the Corruptors. They say … Continue reading →

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Agribears, Part 3

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

I often get up early to watch them. Outside of my apartment window, looking through the city, I would see them moving slowly in the golden light. They say we have about sixteen agribears in the city. The exact total … Continue reading →

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Agribears, Part 2

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Like most people my age, we didn’t really pay that much attention to them. They were just part of the background. When I was about twelve, I was in a tree with a friend of mine. We were building a … Continue reading →

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Agribears, Part 1

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

The pun is that the agribears started out small. My dad had a cubling when he was growing up. The pet plants were amazing to scientists, but most people didn’t think much more of them than some new craze. No … Continue reading →

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Mirrored Sands, Part 6

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Eric Zimmerman

Ruins of the Cultivators Are not uncommon. They spread to every system Known and forgotten. They catalogued every world Every scrap of rock. Wherever they went They built. Whatever they built They defended. The ashes of their empire Have long … Continue reading →

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