Planeticide

The silence stretched, thick with unspoken possibilities and potential catastrophes. Tom looked from Seta to Lyra, their serene gazes holding a mixture of concern and patient expectation. The weight of their revelation pressed down on him, a crushing burden of responsibility he had never anticipated. His work, once a source of pride and intellectual challenge, now felt like a … [Read more...] about Part 5: Fundamental Principles

The silence in the chamber hung heavy, punctuated only by the soft hum of unseen energies. Tom’s mind raced, sifting through equations, theories, the subtle anomalies he had dismissed as mere glitches in the simulations. Had there been signs? Had the headaches his colleagues experienced been more than just stress? He thought of Dr. Anya Sharma, whose complaints had become more … [Read more...] about Part 4: Catastrophic Cascade

Tom stared at the swirling debris, the ghostly echo of a world lost. The sheer scale of the destruction was incomprehensible, terrifying. He could feel the collective sorrow and solemnity emanating from the beings around him, a silent testament to the tragedy that had unfolded. The analytical voice of the other young man echoed in his mind. "This occurred approximately two … [Read more...] about Part 3: Cloaking Technology

Seta inclined his head, a subtle movement that somehow conveyed volumes. "Indeed. You are but one of many within the galactic tapestry of sentient life. And your endeavors, while seemingly confined to your terrestrial sphere, possess the potential to generate ripples far beyond your comprehension." The other young man, who had remained silent until now, also … [Read more...] about Part 2: The Annihilation of Xylos

Jerry was not impressed in the slightest. To be late was one thing, an illness quite another, but to simply vanish without a word to anyone bordered on the unforgivable. Friends, family, and colleagues voiced their concerns. The Police had opened an investigation. His clients, naturally, were in meltdown. Jerry exhaled heavily and scrolled through his emails, his gaze lingering … [Read more...] about Part 1: Gone Without a Trace