Mark Stigers
Bio
One year after my birth sputnik was launched, making me a space child. I did a hitch in the Navy as a electronics tech. I worked for Hughes Aircraft Company for quite a while. I currently live in the Saguaro forest in Tucson Arizona
Stories (369)
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Marooned in Paradise. AI-Generated.
At 45, I could no longer take the pressure of Wall Street. I sold out and bought the Sail Fish, a one-masted cabin cruiser. After a year of sailing the Caribbean Sea, I had become a decent sailor. The time alone after the press of the crowd in New York City was a decadent luxury.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Humans
LHS 1140 b. AI-Generated.
Dr. Elena Martinez stepped through the shimmering dimensional doorway, the light fading to reveal the barren landscape of LHS 1140 b. The planet’s rocky surface stretched out before her, interspersed with vast, dark blue oceans that glimmered under the faint red light of the distant star. Despite the lifeless appearance, the presence of liquid water held a world of potential.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
TRAPPIST-1e. AI-Generated.
In the silent expanse of space, TRAPPIST-1e loomed as a stark reminder of a civilization that had risen and fallen, leaving behind ruins and remnants that whispered of lost greatness. Tim and Rita, seasoned explorers now relegated to oversight roles, remained at their home base on Earth, while a new team of younger, capable workers ventured forth to the third Earth-like planet in their dimensional gateway network.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
Proxima Centauri b . AI-Generated.
Chapter seven Proxima Centauri b In the aftermath of deactivating the ancient bomb, Tim, Rita, and The Conductor found themselves at the heart of a delicate and unprecedented alliance. This uneasy truce had not only averted catastrophe but also opened the door to a new era of exploration and understanding.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
Kepler-452b. AI-Generated.
Chapter six Kepler 452 b The discovery of The Conductor's ambitious project sent shock waves through the team. They now understood the true scope of The Conductor's plan—to build a dimensional doorway to five closest stars with Earth-like planets. The implications were staggering, raising questions about The Conductor's motives and the fate of humanity.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
The Plan. AI-Generated.
Chapter five The Plan In the dimly lit alleyways of San Francisco's Tenderloin district, the air was thick with the scent of desperation and decay. The streets were littered with the remnants of shattered lives, where the shadows of addiction and poverty loomed large. It was here, among the city's most vulnerable, that The Conductor had chosen to enact its next phase.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
Dimension X. AI-Generated.
Chapter three: Dimension X Tim and Rita had spent the last few days sifting through mountains of data, trying to predict The Conductor’s next move. Every lead seemed to go cold, and every trace they followed ended in a digital dead-end. The tension in the FBI headquarters was palpable, with everyone on edge, knowing the stakes were higher than ever.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
The Conductor. AI-Generated.
Chapter two: The Conductor Using the information from Connors, Tim and Rita organized a raid on The Collective’s main hideout. The operation was intense and swift, with the FBI team neutralizing security measures and capturing key members.
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
The Common Mind. AI-Generated.
Chapter one: The Common Mind “It had a 9 mm strapped to it,” Nancy, the secretary to the bank branch manager, said, her voice trembling. “Then it said it had a bomb. If anyone ran, it would blow up and kill us all. I was very scared. I had dreaded this day for a long time and now it was finally here remote controlled robot robbery. It was after one thing.”
By Mark Stigers 2 years ago in Chapters
