The Myridian Palace, 50 light-years from Earth The building is just a few months old, but it’s built to such perfection that it makes the White House look like a cheap motel. Noriko isn’t interested in the scenery, though, but[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Myridia, 50 light-years from Earth The planet is clearly visible on the main screen of the ship’s bridge. Kari’s face brightens up when she sets her eyes on her own planet. <Isn’t that the most wonderful thing you’ve ever seen?>she[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
30 light-years from Earth The Supreme Scorpion was built as a capital ship for a pirate fleet, but now most of the living quarters are empty. The soothing humming of the gravity generators under each floor is the only sound[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Moscow, Russia The limousine stops in front of Spaso House, the residence of the U.S. ambassador to Russia. The motorcade that preceded it and the number of journalists suggest a state visit, even though the ambassador isn’t in the car.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Null Island, Pacific Ocean Doctor Catherine Kalama knew that being Noriko Null’s personal physician would be a demanding job. But she didn’t expect to be awaken in the middle of the night to assist her during an autopsy. <Well, doctor,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Null Island, Pacific Ocean At four A.M in the morning, the kitchen is silent. There are a few steps in the dark; the only light is a dim sparkle in a girl’s silver eyes. Suddenly someone shouts: <Surprise defense!> A[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Noriko Null’s brain can process information millions of times faster than a human’s, but she can’t find a way out of her current situation. A black woman is pointing the Genius Gun at Noriko, ready[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Noriko Null returns to the Grand Hyatt Shanghai Hotel after a very long day. Of the many people who followed her in her trip to China… top managers and scientists from Null Energy, Null Pharmaceutical,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Vulcan Forge, 2300 light-years from Earth Hermes is used to holding all the cards. If he can’t get his way with his strength, his speed or his cunning, he can always cheat. But this time he faces his step-brother[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Vulcan Forge, 2300 light-years from Earth Noriko Null tries to think of a worse situation, but nothing comes to mind. Strapped to a medical bed, in a steaming hot room, facing Talas Khanos who is picking up a scalpel[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
