The augmem, a standard biografted device common in many alien cultures, has a long history, which is frankly very boring. ...

In the faint light of his dumpy ship, Daniel saw the reddish blur skitter quickly into the darkness. ...

Daniel stood in the center of dark and vast room. ...

Through the auditory connection to his eyescreens, Daniel heard footsteps rushing closer. ...

“Emergency Code 50840,” Jeska said, repeating the phrase Prnei had taught her. ...

Jeska ordered the administrative mind to dim the lights in the visitor's bay. ...

“Don’t leave, Jeska,” said a voice behind and above her. ...

Jeska's life was in danger. ...

“Thanks,” Daniel said, too frazzled to come up with a witty retort. ...

“Hey, I don't need the welcome speech again," Daniel said. "Let's just take the tour.” ...