Stories by silica, by newest first

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  • Chapter Four - While in Transit
    Admiral Santana looked up from the reader as the chime of the viewer sounded.
    “The Marshal for you, ma’am.”
    by silica 2700 words, on Mar 1 9:58 PM 2005. In 200-1500 lines, Science fiction
  • Chapter Three: Straight to the Top
    Chapter Three: Straight to the Top
    The chime of the viewer awoke Jane. Hastily throwing on a robe she found a rather nervous Esphan Grog, a
    by silica 3600 words, 1 comment, on Jan 19 6:06 PM 2005. In 200-1500 lines, Science fiction
  • Chapter 2
    Chapter Two: Unexpected Results
    Harn was sitting cross-legged on the floor of their cabin; he looked even more elfin than usual - his lithe frame, silver hair and pale, fine
    by silica 2000 words, 4 comments, on Dec 28 12:51 AM 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Science fiction
  • The Trouble with Fhurquil
    Chapter One: - More questions than answers
    by silica 5100 words, 3 comments, on Dec 13 5:21 AM 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Science fiction
  • Interrogatory Interstices
    Serendipitously encountering my protoprotagonist the other day,
    And bantering pseudo-intellectual badinage in our customary way,
    by silica 100 words, 7 comments, on Nov 25 5:27 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Humor
  • Tilly May (pre-write)
    The Tilly May School of Redundancy and Superfluity School, Declaration of Intention and Goals Charter, Covenant.
    by silica 300 words, 9 comments, on Nov 22 10:17 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Humor
  • Alas Poor Flora
    Alas Poor Flora
    Sepulchral shades in sonic glades all ghastly grey and greasy,
    by silica 200 words, 18 comments, on Nov 18 2:41 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Humor
  • Pink
    The darkness hid most of the depressing garbage and filth in the street from view but the nauseating smell of the Thames still seeped into the car. Challen watched through the
    by silica 1700 words, 7 comments, on Jul 28 2:24 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Fantasy
  • Chapter 12: Pickles or Prophecy?
    After carefully listing the day’s changes, Mandragora finished his late supper and headed for bed.
    by silica 800 words, 2 comments, on May 12 7:25 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Science fiction
  • Chapter 11
    Chapter 11: The Empire of Khlipnor
    Mandragora Furslee, the soothsayer, nervously perused the cup of slow-moving skliks beetles Lord Hearn had cast onto the fortune board. On
    by silica 900 words, 2 comments, on Mar 19 3:04 AM 2004. In <200 lines, Science fiction
  • The World of a Lesser God Ch10
    10 The Ruse
    The room they emerged into was large; the furnishing sparse but plush. A double door and picture window opened onto a lush garden scene and to the group’s astoni
    by silica 1000 words, 2 comments, on Feb 7 6:41 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Fantasy, Science fiction
  • The World of a Lesser God Ch9
    9 - The Wagon
    Two more days of the very steady journey brought them most of the way across the corner of Veenor. Yane and the twins had practised both days and Yane was feel
    by silica 1700 words, 2 comments, on Jan 22 9:18 AM 2004. In <200 lines, Fantasy, Science fiction
  • The World of a Lesser God Ch8
    Ch 8 - Old memories – new enemies.
    The day was hot, the sky unusually clear for late spring. Yane loved the clear sky but the sun could make ridding uncomfortable when it wa
    by silica 4100 words, 3 comments, on Jan 16 10:37 PM 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Fantasy, Science fiction
  • Ch7 First Steps
    Chapter 7 First Steps
    The road out of the town was quite busy but few gave the ragged bunch a second look. After a long discussion they had settled for Yane's idea of Gleen,
    by silica 1600 words, 3 comments, on Jan 15 9:05 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Fantasy, Science fiction
  • The World of a Lesser God Ch6
    6 – A Gathering
    The Royal group and Slyne reached Fairwell on the afternoon of the fifth day. Aland wanted to get on with court business and catch up with the news but Slyne
    by silica 4100 words, 4 comments, on Jan 15 1:28 AM 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Fantasy, Science fiction
  • The World of a Lesser God Ch1-5
    Chapter 1: The Liar
    The White Castle, Saptor, stands serene at the centre of the ‘Pinch’.
    by silica 3900 words, 8 comments, on Jan 13 6:40 AM 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Fantasy
  • The World of a Lesser God
    Prologue: Auguries
          As the figure stepped out of the temporary portal, the many beings around the edge of the huge construct moved quickly to their positions of highest
    by silica 1600 words, 15 comments, on Jan 9 5:39 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Fantasy
  • Once a year – /In Perpetuity/
    “We simply must do something about this place, or we are going to be stuck here all winter.” Audrey snapped at Alan.
    by silica 2900 words, 9 comments, on Nov 17 4:37 AM 2003. In 200-1500 lines, Other
  • New Gods for Old – No Faith Required. (conclusion.)
    "Welcome Gentlemen." Harry was leaning leisurely on the back of an open top car, as Toro and William appeared at the entrance. "If you'd care to join me we will take a spin - I
    by silica 3400 words, 15 comments, on Nov 11 4:19 PM 2003. In 200-1500 lines, Science fiction
  • New Gods for Old – No Faith Required. (part 1 of 2)
    Harry's head ached - a lot!
    by silica 5600 words, 15 comments, on Nov 9 7:15 PM 2003. In 200-1500 lines, Science fiction
  • Lucky White Heather
    Lucky White Heather
    Jean pulled back the curtain and looked out of the window. Today was a good day! The rain had stopped and the sun was glistening on the fallen autumn lea
    by silica 900 words, 13 comments, on Dec 21 12:00 AM 2001. In <200 lines, Fantasy
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