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By G.R. Nanda Nickel curled himself further inwards. He opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling. It was dark. The edges were the only parts illuminated enough to reveal the brown color.  “I don’t want to have to do anything with you or anyone here,” said Nickel. “Sorry, but we have to leave thisContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 13 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda The oracle, the muse of the Atlantic tribe was a sweet, but at times stubborn and inaccessible woman. Elder Hawk spent much of her time inside a spacious hut referred to by the tribespeople as their “nest.” Her time was spent indoors, away from the effortful labors performed by the younger andContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 12 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda “Yes, there’s more bird people!” said Steve. He started to get up, but he fell and began to slide down the floor, before planting his palms and feet firmly on it. His long stringy hair was mangled and splayed all over a forehead lined with sweat.  There was a pounding at theContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 11 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda The Eagle soared through the air for close to twenty minutes. As soon as Nickel was informed on his control screen that the Eagle was facing omnidirectional wind resistance and he heard quickening winds billowing and grazing the hull of the hovercraft, Nickel initiated the landing part of phase hop.  “De-activate theContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 10 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda The aroma of freezer-insulated sponge food hit all three of them in the face as soon as Nickel opened the fridge. Lights turned on inside, illuminating transparent plastic cartons of food and powdered formulas.  “Holy mother of Hedonim,” said Steve. Farrul laughed.  “Why Hedonim?” he asked. “Wouldn’t God make more sense?” “Farrul,Continue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 9 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda Nickel was more than happy to give Steve and Farrul a tour of the Eagle. They followed him sheepishly and were awestruck. He showed them the control room and took them to the lower level storage “basement,” explaining where everything was located and what was inside each chamber. Steve and Farrul’s eyesContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 8 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda “Why do you hate me?” asked Nickel. Farrul was huddled facedown on his knees and his arms were wrapped around them. Steve was knocked out cold, laid down behind him. Farrul slowly raised his head. He had stopped shivering. His eye twitched and flakes of crystal around it fell off.  “I don’tContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 7 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda Fearing another slap to the face, Nickel narrated his dream, stammering and pausing to catch his breath. Throughout Nickel’s recollection, Steve looked on, frowning and unflinching. However, his eyes relaxed and a small smile formed on his lips when Nickel mentioned the singing woman who followed him, unseen. As Nickel continued toContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 6 (Early Draft)”

By G.R. Nanda Nickel stood on the rocky orange terrain of his dream amongst a gentle breeze of orange air caressing his hair. He wasn’t wearing his body-suit. Instead, he was adorning the night clothes he slept in on the Eagle: thin woolen pajamas. The sleeves of his shirt and his pants fluttered in theContinue reading “2200 Blues Chapter 5 (Early Draft)”