Tag: The Universe
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Ison from Oort
Distance is nothing and size doesn’t matter, all things considered. Well, it is and it does, obviously, but when you think of the vast distances involved in the Universal side of things the overall meaning of the word distance / size becomes somewhat diminished. Take the distance between stars, for instance. They need to be…
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Chamaeleon: A Rogue Planet
You don’t really think of the early Seventeenth Century and connect it to a multi national corporation. Well, I don’t, and I find myself thinking of the early Seventeenth Century quite a lot! However, back in the day, there were one or two multi national corporations in existence. The British had the East India Trading…
Tom
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The Comet
The sky was clear, not a cloud in sight. It was also warm; odd, considering the time of the year. I couldn’t sleep, hence noticing the clarity and temperature. I looked out of the window and everywhere looked the same. Darkness; shadows; but with a clear view. My attention was drawn to something… a flicker…
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The Corridor
The door was large and ornate, and it opened, automatically, as I approached it. The floor inside was black and white marble, and very cool to the touch. Along the corridor, on each side as I walked, were various statues. Strange things, including animals, vintage cars, shields, and clocks. There were lots of clocks, and…
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Another Staircase
Curious, and nosy (it must be said) I pulled back the heavy curtains in the corner of the room. What made me want to look behind them remains a mystery, but I’m glad that I did. There was a staircase. It didn’t seem to fit with the layout of the room, but there it was.…