John T Talbert
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I'm a regular guy with a day job who is compelled to write stories on nights and weekends. Come join me, if you dare, and I'll lead you on a journey to places you didn't know existed.
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Infernum
SPACE FREIGHTER INFERNUM SPACE PORT ACHILLES EARTH ORBIT DAY ONE From the observation deck of the space freighter Infernum, Dr. Ian Taylor watched the last shuttle from the planet dock with the space bridge. Through panoramic windows, he saw the last of the crew disembark and begin the hundred-yard walk to the ship, each with a wheeled duffle in tow. Captain Nicholas Baumann emerged from the shuttle behind them. Ian tensed and leaned closer to the concave window. No one else. Please, no one else. Baumann paused and fixed his eyes upon Ian. A twisted smirk broke over Baumann’s stony stare when a woman and a boy entered the space bridge. Ian’s chest tightened, and Baumann’s words from six years ago replayed in his mind - I have certain appetites that I could more freely indulge with the cooperation of a medical professional like yourself. What happened here today can simply go away, assuming you agree to be that person. Or, I could send the report through. It’s your choice, Dr. Taylor.
By John T Talbert4 years ago in Fiction
A Family Tradition
Anna set the package on the kitchen table and went back to the nearly-cooked scrambled eggs, stirring them with a spatula. She was happy today. She felt warm, cozy inside. Her little sister, Lucy, was home from college and had slept over. They’d stayed up too late, drank a bit too much wine, a really good cab, and laughed more than she could ever remember. Today they had the whole day together to shop, see a movie, whatever. Then tonight, Lucy would meet Steven.
By John T Talbert4 years ago in Fiction
