YEAR: 52028 HESHIP: Matriark II, Super-Frigate Exploration classSUPERVISORY COMPUTER SYSTEM: Hahaoya X80 (HX80)LOCATION: Cock-pit Defrosting ChamberHX80: Good morning Sub-Captain Ortner. Physical diagnostics found no post-frost irregularities. The psychological evaluation is pending. How are you feeling?     ORT: Stiff. How long...

The Cantina Where Her Skin is a River of SunThe Scent of Copal and MezcalThe afternoon sun hit the restaurant window, casting long, sharp-edged geometric shadows across the terracotta tiles. Gloria approached my table, her apron tied tight, her dark...