Truth with Teeth
PLANET VIROLUX, AZURYN STAR RESORT Twin moons hover above mist-draped peaks. The sky pulses with lavender auroras and cloudless lightning, caused by some not well understood effect of the crystal content in the mountains. Jagged obsidian cliffs rise high above the city of Azuryn, around pools of shimmering bioluminescent liquid, which flow down into lavafalls...
FOGRUNNER – GALLEY – MORNING CYCLE AFTER THE SMUGGLER'S MALL The lights hummed to life with a flicker as the Fogrunner coasted through deep space. The scent of synthetic bacon and burnt caf steeped into the recycled air. Julian Fog leaned against the galley counter in a ragged T-shirt that read “HARLEY DAVIDSON – EARTH’S...
It’s not uncommon to hear pastors declare from the pulpit of our churches, “We love people.” It’s on banners, websites, and mission statements. It’s echoed during food drives, clothing giveaways, and outreach events. And yet, often behind the scenes—in staff meetings, private conversations, or even from the stage in moments of unscripted frustration—that love can...