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Tales of the Courier – The trouble with tumbleweeds
Tales of the Courier – The trouble with tumbleweeds They awaken in a cloud of settling dust. 1courier takes a tentative look around. He eases himself upright in the seat. They are some distance from the road. It appears they traveled perpendicular to the event. His eyes snap open. Now he is awake and not…
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Tales of the Courier – Best the delivery better the drop-off
Tales of the Courier – Best the delivery better the drop-off A long journey is always a good thing. In fact, it is preferred, when the ride is fast. 1courier thinks this ride is one of the fastest he’s driven. Not only is it lightning quick, but also it is nimble and powerful. He pushes…
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Tales of the Courier – The best laid plans
Tales of the Courier – The best laid plans 1courier slams the brake pedal to the floor. The ride slides to a stop. He checks the rear view and the coast is clear. A large section of road in front of him is gone. Instead, there is a large fast moving river, cutting through the…
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Tales of the Courier – A penchant for more details
Tales of the Courier – A penchant for more details It doesn’t take long for the chip to reset. There is the faintest trace of a shimmer, then everything is cool. Now to get some things straightened out. 1courier hops out of the ride. It will be sleeping for a bit longer. Likewise, the robot…
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Tales of the Courier – Better the human touch
Tales of the courier – Better the human touch The herd of robots running ahead are speeding up. Then, two of the over active machines split from the rest. 1courier watches them turn, impossibly fast, and rocket toward him and the strange ride. They are on a collision course, and he still has no idea…
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Tales of the Courier – A match made in hardware
Tales of the Courier – A match made in hardware He awakens with a start. He is aware that he is laying on his back. Next, his memories begin returning. Slowly, and deliberately, he recounts the day to himself. As he nears the events of the last thirty minutes, he fully remembers why he is…
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Tales of the Courier – That one little thing
Tales of the Courier – That one little thing 1courier jambs the accelerator pedal to the floor. The old earth muscle car drops down a gear and roars away. Leaving the strange machine from HQ in the dust. Furthermore, 1courier grins at the robot as he races away. He isn’t concerned about HQ’s request at…
