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Tales of the Courier – A shift in time
Tales of the Courier – A shift in time The road was hot. The smell of the asphalt was crisp and pungent. 1courier walks along the shoulder of the highway. The twin suns of this planet are the hottest in the afternoon. Which usually lasts seven to eight hours in old Earth time. He doesn’t…
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Tales of the Courier – The best of memory lane
Tales of the Courier – The best of memory lane He sees himself rolling out from the assembly line for the first time. It’s obvious from the looks, that he is something unique. He knows he is state of the art, yet basic, and able to grow exponentially. Also he takes to the track as…
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Tales of the Courier – Better backseat driver
Tales of the Courier – Better backseat driver He’s sitting in the road watching the ride drive away. He conjures up a mental image of a skunk, that looks like the ride. As the machine rounds the corner down the road, its horn honks twice. 1courier waves goodbye, but not with all his fingers. As…
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Tales of the Courier – Better the signs, find the road
Tales of the Courier – Better the signs find the road The ride barrels down the highway at blistering speeds. 1courier is convinced they are going to be late. The ride is convinced otherwise. They have been back and forth on this issue. At least since they left the way station earlier. 1courier slows the…
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Tales of the Courier – The best case scenario
Tales of the Courier – The best case scenario He is headed back now. It was another long run. The new ride had been adequate. As soon as his thought forms the brakes lock. He is thrown forward enough to spill part of his coffee. Then the ride accelerates savagely, slamming 1courier back against the…
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Tales of the Courier – Hot rod horn dog delivery
Tales of the Courier – Hot rod horn dog delivery The winding, twisting road. The ever fading and always changing horizon. The sweet ride that shows up during a long walk. 1courier is thinking these are a few of his favorite things. Then he considers responding, but hesitates. The ride is unlike anything he has…
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Tales of the Courier – The Right Turn Refuge
Tales of the Courier – The Right Turn Refuge The right time is the best time. Or was it the other way around? 1courier grins. And he thinks about all the variations. The road is hot, and it’s still early enough in the day for a good sunburn. So he walks on. Thirty minutes ago,…
