Off-Kilter

Atriya opened the fridge.
Protein shake. Apple. Strawberries.
Routine.

Routine was control.

The shower wouldnโ€™t cooperate.
The temperature refused precision.

Annoying โ€” but manageable.

What wasnโ€™t manageable
was realizing he hadnโ€™t checked his weapons.

That wasnโ€™t forgetfulness.

That was something else.

A soldier canโ€™t afford to drift.

Continue Atriyaโ€™s Story

Atriyaโ€™s journey through war, hierarchy, and the hidden forces shaping his path begins in the Echo Saga.

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5 responses to “Off-Kilter”

  1. It looks like you pioneer a new genre. You are economical with words but there is a lot of energy in the rhythm you create. It really does read like poetry. Do you have it somewhere published in one flowing format?

    1. They’re ads for my books, but my marketer puts them together. I’ll pass your praise on to her. Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Oh, I see! I thought your books are written like this. As epic poemsโ€ฆ that would be cool, you know, like a modern day Iliad. Even so, clever marketing. Cheers!

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