by Deep Stellar Coalition | Sep 24, 2024 | Series, Stories, The Ballad of Deviax, The Blockade Runner Series
Episode 6. Purple Sands “Rana IV,” the smuggler mutters to himself. The name conjures images of brilliant blue water cascading on sands of various shades of purple. Bioluminescent coral grows beneath twin moons that cast the only natural light from the stars the city...
by Deep Stellar Coalition | Sep 24, 2024 | Series, Stories, The Ballad of Deviax, The Blockade Runner Series
Episode 5. Frightening the Fish Purple sands and turquoise waters rolling towards his bare feet all the way from a perma-dark sky. The sound of sloshing water receding from his toes is interrupted by the soft pulsing of the hyperspace alert. Dev blinks away the dreamy...
by Deep Stellar Coalition | Sep 24, 2024 | Series, Stories, The Ballad of Deviax, The Blockade Runner Series
Episode 4. Avoidance “We can’t stay in hyperspace forever.” “I’m aware,” Deviax says, staring off into the hyperspace conduit’s swirling color. “We need to know what the MOD wants from the kid. If it’s even the kid he wants,” Sho presses her co-captain. “I’m aware.”...
by Deep Stellar Coalition | Sep 24, 2024 | Series, Stories, The Ballad of Deviax, The Blockade Runner Series
Episode 3. No Port in a Storm “Who are you and why are you on my ship?” Shocasta hovers over the boy gripping his collar, almost growling. Normally, soft and inviting features now are anything but.Dev interjects, “Your ship?” “Yes,” she says without missing a beat....
by Deep Stellar Coalition | Sep 24, 2024 | Series, Stories, The Ballad of Deviax, The Blockade Runner Series
Episode 2. The Stowaway “What did you do?”Shocasta’s tone is one of disdain already as she inspects the pre-teen stowaway on the kitchen floor. Naturally, Dev feels compelled to prod at those feelings by acting aloof. “Me?” Deviax raises his hands in protest and voice...
by Deep Stellar Coalition | Feb 11, 2024 | Series, Stories, The Ballad of Deviax, The Blockade Runner Series
Episode 1. The Rules of Rishi Deviax leans on the bar with his right elbow. Bearded and shaggy, the human smuggler smiles and faces an angry Nikto mercenary. Bright green eyes glint with gentle confidence. “Easy big guy. I just asked a question.” “What happened to my...
