“I estimate six percent loss of mass,” Lucy said from the bridge. “Earth’s tidal patterns are gonna be pretty weird from now on.”
“We’ll get used to it,” Phaedra said.
I accessed the news feeds, hearing a chorus of confusion and panic. Potential first strike by CAOS forces… UN Federal Security insists it has taken no off-planet action… CAOS Central Governance denying all responsibility…
“Well, at least they haven’t started shooting.”
I cracked open my suit and floated free, Janet doing the same before pressing herself against me. She stank of blood, but I didn’t mind. “You were saying, before,” I said, pulling back slightly to run a hand through her gore-matted hair. “About retirement…”
THE END
About the author
Anthony Ryan was born in Scotland in 1970 but spent much of his adult life living and working in London. After a long career in the British Civil Service he took up writing full time after the success of his first novel Blood Song, Book One of the Raven’s Shadow trilogy. He has a degree in history, and his interests include art, science and the unending quest for the perfect pint of real ale.
Discover other titles by Anthony Ryan:
The Raven’s Shadow Series
Blood Song - Raven’s Shadow Book I
Tower Lord - Raven’s Shadow Book II
Queen of Fire - Raven’s Shadow Book III
The Lord Collector - A Raven’s Shadow Novella
For information on where to find these books, free audio downloads, news and general wittering about stuff he likes, check out his blog at: http://anthonystuff.wordpress.com
Follow Anthony on Twitter: @writer_anthony
‘Slab City Blues’ Copyright © 2011 by Anthony Ryan
‘A Song for Madame Choi’ Copyright © 2011 by Anthony Ryan
‘A Hymn to Gods Long Dead’ Copyright © 2012 by Anthony Ryan
‘The Ballad of Bad Jack’ Copyright © 2013 by Anthony Ryan
‘An Aria for Ragnarok’ Copyright © 2015 by Anthony Ryan
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