Sci-Fi Adventure – Ricky Hurlich Shorts

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 15

The white light that emanated from above the tall iron gate was both dazzling and terrifying. Barron growled his woody growl as they approached. “What is this strange light?” Veryyn said, bewildered. Perthran and Kotia exchanged an excited glance, and the three continued towards the imposing door. “That is what we have come for, elf.”Continue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 15”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 14

Barron’s unease grew with each step as they ventured deeper into the dwarven tunnels. Despite the fear they had initially faced entering the tunnels, their exploration so far had been for the most part uneventful. Veryyn, Perthran, and Kotia were huddled together near a small cooking fire while Barron paced nervously down the long roughlyContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 14”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 6

Veryyn cleaned his slender blade in the low grass and stooped low to give his four-legged friend some attention. Barron wallowed in the affection from his master. The elf felt no remorse for the quick deaths he had given. A great anger boiled inside of him, as we began his quick walk back to theContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 6”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 5

Garrett hastened his step as the dogs picked up fresh scent. “Yaevagrim, look there!” He exclaimed. From the beaten path, the small party had strayed maybe half a mile at the dogs’ signal. In front of them nestled between two trees was a low shelter. “Stragglers, round them up, men.” Yaevagrim called his dogs toContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 5”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 4

A great rumbling filled the valley. An exhausted Evie allowed her eyes to open, and quickly she shook Veryyn awake. “Veryyn, Something’s happening!” Evie said nervously. Together they crawled out of their inconspicuous shelter. The sun was already rising high in the sky. “We slept too well Evie.” Veryyn said. His dreams had come tooContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 4”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 3

Veryyn awoke with a jolt. Anxious dreams kept him from proper rest, but surely he could lay idle no longer. Crawling out of the large bed, he dressed and made for the entryway. Barron stirred and circled about his feet. “I need to see the sky. You too bud?” Veryyn spoke softly so as notContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 3”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 2

As the sunlight streamed in through the narrow stone windows, the captain sat in a tall, intricately carved chair pondering the events of the night prior. The blue crushed velvet cushion still felt foreign to him, despite his time as acting steward of the proud city. A loud knock came from the door. “Enter.” KardoneContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 2”

Veryyn’s Tale, Part 1

“Grab ‘em!” The guardsmen shouted as they pursued Veryyn and Barron swiftly down a dirty, mostly forgotten dead-end alleyway. Cornered now, Veryyn calmed his companion. “Easy boy…” Barron released a low snarl, his face contorted and viney. “Come now, you’ve nowhere to go, outlaw. Calm your beast and come with us. The captain is veryContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 1”

The Pebble and the Barrel

Part 1: The Discovery I stood alone in my dimly lit underground laboratory, surrounded by a labyrinth of machinery and humming computers. A white lab coat draped over my shoulders, and my bulky prescription lenses shielded my eyes as I meticulously adjusted the dials and monitored the holographic displays. The particle assembler, my life’s work,Continue reading “The Pebble and the Barrel”