I don’t get mad, I get even. I’ve tried to do the right thing ever since… well, ever since. It ain’t easy. I mess up at times. But, I do try. But this time they’ve gone too far, and I can’t be held accountable for my actions. It is public knowledge that the Council voted for a pay-cut for the lawmen of Halcyon. I put up with getting no respect. I put up with the …
I overheard a conversation. “Why are we here?” “Is that a drink in your hand?” another responded. “Yes.” “Then I guess you got your answer.” Apparently somewhat exhausted by the exchange, this in-depth conversation was followed by silence. Pirates don’t really like to talk that much. I too wonder though, why are they here? They are welcome enough, but normally they prefer the privacy of their ship to these town gatherings. I wonder what is …
In all the noise and commotion, few noticed, but it was still there to be seen. Dane, of the One-Shot Adventures Company was quite, and even sported a slight smirk. He knew he was safe. Everyone liked the news that came from Earth with each new tourist. Everyone liked the monotony being broken by the the visitors to Halcyon. He knew as long as the Magnum Corporation and the Fogarite Conservation Society kept fighting and …
Dr. Ricktophen continued yelling in unison with the crowd, “Since the mining began, the winds average speed has increased from 95 to 100 miles per hour!” This statement was emphasized with a shake of his fist toward the sky. This was quickly becoming a free-for-all as the Magnum Corporation employees and supporters began returning the jeers, and booing Dr. Ricktophen. They too where shaking their fists, but not toward the sky. Inspired by the commotion, …
Dr. Ricktophen continued though she was not recognized by the Councilman. “It is also prized because here on Halcyon, it is the sole material that keeps our violent weather in check and allows this planet to be inhabitable. No fogarite, no Halcyon!” In anticipation of the uproar from the crowd that always follows these provocative statements, Councilman Truitt stood to demand an orderly proceeding. He was still too late. The audience members started yelling support …
Being used to the thunder interrupting a conversation, Councilman Truitt, missed not a beat when the rumble resided, “… Difficult to extract and expensive to ship, it is worth a fortune. I will ask Rahn Cooper, President of the Magnum Corporation to tell us more about our planet’s fogarite.” Mr. Cooper cleared his throat and began, “Fogarite is the only known substance that “stretches” other substances. Mix fogarite with coffee, and you get the same …
The members of the Halcyon Planetary Council took their seats and Davey Rocket addressed the room, “The February 23rd Planetary Council Meeting is hereby called to order. Councilman Truitt, please read the introductory statement.” Councilman Truitt began, “We the inhabitants of Halcyon, are comfortable with turmoil. We enjoy the short respite of sunshine we get every few months, but we live and work and play in winds and rain and clouds and lightening that would …
A world where food is scarce, water is polluted, and each man distrusts his neighbor. Life is hard, and only the strong survive. The weak? Well, I hope for your sake that you are not weak. This is Firestone. Firestone is a future world where the population has outgrown the resources. You must fight for your food or die hungry. That is the only way to survive. Or is it? On March 30th, I invite …
You’ll have to decide if this is good news or bad news. Torch Light LARP’s first event of the year, the Steampunk Pirate Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre will be postponed to February 23rd. Q: But why Stryder, why? A: To give you the opportunity to enjoy a different Murder Mystery Theatre! One of our own (who often plays a drunken author), has written a MMT that will be hosted by the Mary L. Cook public …
It was a dark and stormy night… No, I mean a SERIOUSLY stormy night… When, Davey Rocket addressed the gathering with, “This negotiation/mediation/arbitration has been called to come to a fair and equitable solution to our use, sale and preservation of fogerite. As you know, the economy of our small planet is heavily dependent on the sale of fogerite. Also, it is a primary food source for the rare and interesting creatures that live on …