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!   CHAPTER 22- GOBIN AND THE COURAGEOUS DANES The next morning we woke and packed the camp quickly. It was an hour hike back up to the brick wall and we found the gate right away. Just before approaching it, Thrump stopped us. “Let me take the lead on this one,” he said. No one put up much of a fight. Recent events had taught us not to disagree with Thrump. He strode over … [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 21: BEACHES AND BARRIERS We were all quiet as we packed up the backpack, having correctly matched blood types, and we headed back toward the river in relative silence. A question popped in my mind as we walked. “Chak, what was that little red box anyway? You never really said?” He laughed. “That’s cause I don’t really know. The Higher-ups told us that when we met real resistance we’d know we were … [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 didn’t know exactly what my plan was, storming off into the woods. I thought momentarily of going back to The Settlement. I thought of maybe trying to find the trader who had brought Pathena here to see if he could get me back to earth. I thought of searching for Teleon and giving him a piece of my mind. I even considered just sitting on the beach and waiting for someone or … [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 20: WHAT’S THAT SMELL? The next two days were rather uneventful. We talked, ate, and floated down the river quite peacefully. An unnatural calmness came over the group. We all knew exactly what the plan was, and no one was worried about it. I suppose we all wanted to take advantage of the relaxing time as much as we could. The only real agent of mischief was Skreech. He was tied in … [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!   Pathena was a bit taken aback. “What do you mean?” She asked slowly. “It’s a simple question. Do you love me?” “Of course I do! You’re my oldest friend, you’re basically my whole family, and now that I have you back I don’t ever want you to leave again,” she said. “But do you love me as more than a friend and sort-of-like-a-family member. Do you love me?” I asked, stressing the word … [Read more]