Chapter 21: Captain Campana

The gossamer death orbs bounced off the Framing Chamber and couldn’t penetrate its odd hull. One touched a marine, passing through his calf, and he instantly lit ablaze with a white phosphorescent flame. The second marine screamed something and ran to his aid, but another white ball danced through the bulkhead and into his chest, passing through as if there was no such thing as matter. He, too, screamed and burned. It was amazingly quick.

In Chapter 21, we revisit Claire Campana. She is finally at the helm of The Eleanor Gray, and she has a very busy day ahead of her as captain. First, she has a dire film to watch, then it’s off the meet the Alpha Messenger. If that weren’t enough, she has an interview with a news crew and a big speech to give. She may not feel up to it, but it’s her new life because in three short months, The Lariat is closing. Welcome to The Gray, Claire. We hope you survive the experience…