Hello, my name is Jack. From the day mankind first banged a couple sticks together to form a rhythm, music has been one of the most important parts of living for us. It mourns with us when we’re sad, it[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for 2304 – Forge of War – First Draft
Hello, my name is Jack. One thing I learned a long time ago is that everyone dies sooner or later, even people who don’t age like me. I’ve learned to be careful, I’ve learned to walk away when people who[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. I hope you still know T&J when you read this. I grew up listening to them sing. During The War they started doing USO tours, and they kept it up afterwards. I go to their[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. In 2170, NASA sent the first of dozens of Vulcan Missions, their last grand gesture. Those Astronauts probed The Wall that enclosed us, seeking a way out. A single rocket ship, the Independence Seven flew[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. I’ve met all kinds of fathers in my time. Some aren’t worthy of the name, whether because they don’t pay attention to their children, or pay too much bad attention to them. Some wave shotguns[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. I’ve had some incredible times on beaches. Parties that I will remember for the rest of my life. Concerts for more kinds of music than I knew existed. Bonfires, and singing, and dancing, and laughing. […]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. One good thing about being part of the military of one of the world’s greatest superpowers is that your handiwork gets plastered all over the net and people think it’s great. They think you’re a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. I learned long ago that it is the chance encounters, the unplanned meetings, that will forever dominate our lives. We can plan all we want what we will do when the ground is perfectly laid[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Charles. I grew up believing that my family were leaders among men. I grew up believing I was worth more than others. Then one day my mind connected the dots between two facts and a new[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hello, my name is Jack. When you lose something amazing, you have to choose whether you are going to curl up in a ball and cry, or celebrate everything you still have. I’ve never been the kind to curl up[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…