Precipice Of Time

Chapter Seven

Revelations Upon returning to Earth Devan decides to walk to Stubb’s from the intergalactic travel hub, rather than using hyper-space, giving him a chance to consider his options. After discussing evolution with the Olaraf, Kekarklarah, Devan isn’t sure about resetting the game. His confidence in the meaning of reality is shaky. The Olaraf could have been an illusion, or could have been misleading him. Then again, Devan thinks to himself, does it really matter? What Frank said about engineered humans strikes a chord with Devan. We have no control…read more

May.23

Chapter Six

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Travels Devan goes straight back to Stubb’s to visit Allyson after his class. He is really attracted to Allyson, to her sarcasm and sense of humor. As he enters the café he sees Allyson and Jacob talking. “Hey Jacob, I’m glad you’re here.” “Yeah, Allyson and I were just talking about… you. You know, your love for basket weaving.” Jacob and Allyson laugh. “Ok, ok. I said I was sorry. But whatever. Hey, Allyson mentioned something about visiting other inhabitable planets, even in other solar systems. Are you guys…read more

Apr.10

Chapter Three

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Policies Jacob and Devan continue their conversation in a lighter mood as they make their way to the neuro surgery center for Devan’s conductivity scan. “Devan, there is a bubble, a sort of structure that will take us to what people call the outdoors. If it makes you feel better we can walk to the clinic. Talk on the way.” “Sure that sounds good.” “So, Jacob. Remind me, what subject in philosophy did I do my thesis in?” “The ethics of epistemology.” “So, they have bull-shitters in your reality.”…read more