Tag Archives: Conch

The Fang o’ God (reboot)

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Hatboy

Because this is my blog and I can. Just in case you didn’t read the first version, here is the edited second version with the tertiary plotline replaced with a more standard shipwreck. And it let me add in a … Continue reading →

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The Fang o’ God

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Hatboy

“What’s going on, old girl?” Captain Hartigan asked as they took their places on the bridge. “We’re not due to come out of the grey for another three weeks, are we?” “No, Captain,” the Conch said formally, “but we have … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Always Night: Chapter 4

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Hatboy

Like I said, taking a bit of a break and trying to get more of this written. I won’t post two chapters this weekend, just the one. There’s a couple of mini-references here, and I haven’t gone through and edited … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Always Night: Chapter 2

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Hatboy

Here’s a little bit more of my up-coming story. I’m not planning on posting it all. I’m not even sure how long it is going to be or what form it will take, although it’s looking at this point like … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Always Night: Teaser Trailer

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Hatboy

Trying out Young Adult reading level and tone. This is just a prologue and first chapter, the connection between them won’t be immediately clear. But if anyone is reading, let me know what you think. I’m trying to make it … Continue reading →

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Character study: The ACS Conch

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Hatboy

Seven decks. Detachable command and landing shuttle. Quin-torus cumulative relative field generator. SynEsDyne synaptic computer system. Fully-integrated nutrient and oxy-generation belt. High-yield webscoop power plant and twin Nova-Bridnak energy cells. Megadyne albedo shielding. Modular rail cannon and pulse turrets designed … Continue reading →

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