Embrace The Distant Stars

"A tale of interstellar murder, mystery and adventure."

Alone, in silence,You embraced the distant stars,Wiped away your tearsAnd listened to their storiesWith a brave and grateful heart.- Haruna Murakami.~~~~~"Chief Engineer's personal log, this 25th day of Gamelion. 1600 hours. Lieutenant Commander Selene Kheperkare of the ISS Bellerophon reporting.We...

The Brothel At The End Of The Universe, pt. 9

"Val, Bane and Rune get more than they asked for out of that Tulun D'tel shopping spree"

My brain takes exactly one second to go through all the idiotic scenarios – Bane, naked female, hanky-panky, caught in the act, tears, screeching, it’s not what it looks like, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, let’s stay friends, blah, blah,...

Chesha Neko Trilogy, Book One – Part 1: Jada Versailles

"Jada is an NYC art gallery owner/cat burglar who meets an exciting martial arts instructor."

Chesha Neko (Cheh-SHA neh-KO)Jada Versailles was an easy woman to hate. Her hair looked like she got up early to wash, blow-dry, and curl it. Her nails weren’t chipped. Her clothes looked expensive. How could she walk in heels that...

A New Adventure – Part 3

"Jol and Kalum risk their lives to hunt a flying serpent, then celebrate their victory with an unexpected partner..."

The writhing serpent swam through the air like a yellow ribbon of light, casting off bolts of lightning that illuminated the tunnel with blinding flashes. My heart sank as it reached a fork with a right angle. I willed it...

Spain when it sizzles

"“You can always find love when you’re in Madrid when Spain always sizzles”"

On a Saturday afternoon on the bay side of Madrid, Spain,boats came into the port with shipped goods from the Mediterranean Sea. Thearoma of the air smelled like old bay spices which were from stands that wereselling rare fish. People...