Strange Little Band – Dark, edgy sci-fi romance

Resting his forehead against the cool Plexiglas of the fake window in his office, Shane gathered as much of his alien calm he could. Despite his and DiPhilipo’s best efforts, his lead project was two weeks behind, and Gibson had dumped another one in his lap. On top of that, the winter holidays were a [...]

“Jacob Allen Myers.” Bayani Matandas blinked, then leaped from the sofa to his feet. Dr. Myers sat in the armchair opposite him in Bayani’s living room. Although the lanky man’s posture was relaxed, the silver crystal he rolled in the palm of his hand said otherwise. For a moment Bayani wondered how Myers had gotten [...]

Editor’s note: This is Nancy’s first draft of the end of chapter 9 part 9 from Shane’s point of view (POV). “A pleasant surprise?” Harris’ words rang in Shane’s head after she stalked away. It hadn’t occurred to him that that could have been the woman’s intention. Because that would mean… He couldn’t finish the [...]