Stephen Curto

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   The phrase Don’t worry about it was really starting to get on my nerves, but I held my tongue as I climbed in the boat, and felt it rock back and forth as other invisible Umbili boarded after me. I sat silently as Chak guided the boat down the canal, around countless turns and straightaways, eventually bringing it to a halt near the entrance to the city. We clambered out of the boat … [Read more]

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 5: BACK THROUGH THE BLUE GOO “…so you see, that’s when a guy named Hippocrates is going to come up with an oath that outlines the ethics of being a doctor. That’s kinda where it all starts.” Chak was finishing giving me a history of doctors and what they were when we finally reached Brew. She was standing in front of a pile of stuff, the most striking of which was a … [Read more]

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others! I still had trouble gripping the fact that I was talking to a beetle. “You sir, are a human, not many of which manage to walk the fine shores of the City of the Syllogy of the Universe. Might I inquire into the nature of your visit?” Again I was slightly confused by the beetle’s words. “Why are you here?” Dr. Lee asked. “Oh! Well, it’s a long story, but in short, I’m here … [Read more]

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 4: DR. CORNELIUS SPENCER LEE “So,” I said, “where is this Brew woman that we are supposed to meet?” “Oh, about that, you really shouldn’t refer to Umbili as ‘men’ or ‘women.’ We’re not human, and some of us are a bit touchy when a human puts us on their level. I don’t really mind, but I know Brew will take offense. She’s been kind of emotional lately, and she’s been having … [Read more]

Since I’ve gotten some feedback that they hate the “every other day” system, I’ll compromise. New posts will go up daily Monday-Saturday at 8am until the story is finished. This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 3: THE STORY “This is going to be hard to explain,” said Chak, “At this moment, you aren’t in time as you know it. Time exists differently here than it does on earth. “First let me tell you that there are three types … [Read more]