Benevolent Guardians
The International Space Station (ISS) had been orbiting Earth for nearly twenty years, and yet, nothing could have prepared the astronauts aboard for what…
The International Space Station (ISS) had been orbiting Earth for nearly twenty years, and yet, nothing could have prepared the astronauts aboard for what…
The year was 2084. The polar ice caps had completely melted, swallowing coastlines, and forcing millions to flee inland. The rising seas were an…
The storm had come out of nowhere, battering the coastline with ferocious winds and relentless rain. Detective Scorpio cursed under his breath as he…
The fluorescent lights of the roadside diner hummed quietly, casting a warm, golden glow over the worn red leather booths and chrome-edged tables. Outside,…
Taurus hadn’t driven down the long stretch of Pinewood Avenue in years. The trees that lined the road, once towering giants to his young…
Libra was in the middle of frosting a cake when the phone rang. The sound startled her, and she nearly smeared frosting all over…
It was a bustling Saturday afternoon at the annual San Francisco Book Fair. As usual, the fair was crowded with book enthusiasts, families, and…
It was a crisp Friday evening when Virgo walked into the dimly lit restaurant, the gentle hum of conversation and clinking cutlery greeting him.…
Virgo sat on the worn-out couch in his one-bedroom apartment, scrolling through job listings on his laptop. The evening was settling in, casting a…
“The day I finished the brain scanner, I was out of coffee filters,” muttered Virgo, staring at the empty coffee machine as if it…