Monthly Archives: January 2007

Eloa had broken the rules. He wasn’t to have woken so soon. The Slumber Chamber had been developed to operate within certain standards that closely aligned with his physiology. Sleeping for about a thousand years was the ideal. Two hundred … Continue reading →

Eloa took several deep breaths and closed his eyes. The room was full. Everyone was here. All the candidates. Each would be given just 10 minutes before the Triumvirate before a decision would be made. He opened his eyes to … Continue reading →

Eloa didn’t glance up when the nurse entered his room. He had just about become oblivious to their presence now, and was almost able to sleep through their constant intrusions. This nurse, however, instead of checking instruments or adjusting bandages … Continue reading →

Eloa pressed his palm against the cashier plate, grabbed his tray and turned around. He hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and then cautiously made his way across the noisy cafeteria, trying to find an empty table. He … Continue reading →