The Crider Chronicles: Confederacy – Part X

The Crider Chronicles: Confederacy – Part X

Nine Washington D.C., Earth President Anthony Gomez was finding the White House a little too quiet these days, with his best friend and most trusted advisor gone over a thousand light-years away.  Gomez presided over a United States enjoying an unprecedented...

The Crider Chronicles: Confederacy – Part X

The Crider Chronicles: Confederacy – Part VIII

Seven Tarbos, the Main Conference Hall The Main Hall was full, full of delegates and their aides in the front, families, friends and curious Tarbosians in the rear.  Bob Pritchard strode into the room, walking purposefully up the main aisle to the front of the...

Semi-notorious local political gadfly and general pain in the ass. I’m firmly convinced that the Earth and all its inhabitants were placed here for my personal amusement and entertainment, and I comport myself accordingly. Vote Animal/STEVE SMITH 2028!

The Crider Chronicles: Forest – Part IV

Three Two years later:  Challis. A light snow was falling as Mike guided his aged Ford into Challis, the large flakes reflecting the lights of the growing town, striking stars where skimmer headlights struck through the tiny falling crystals. Sparkles of light...

The Crider Chronicles: Forest – Part III

Two Armstrong City, Luna “Andrea, don’t just stand there. The checked bags have gone on ahead. There’s no turning back now. Jenny, have you got your stuff? Let’s go!” Paul Aggruder was more than ready to leave the Moon’s gypsum mining colony. Three years they had...