Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday - Spectors by Angelia Almos

Spectors by Angelia Almos. 

A space pirate almost loses everything she cares about when she’s blackmailed by the military into running a dangerous mission.

Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday Snippet: 


He had to at least try to get the Marauder up and flying. The sounds of metal sparking greeted him and he cursed. They were cutting his hatch to pieces with a torch. He’d almost made it to the bridge when he heard the unmistakable sound of metal ripping and a huge crash. They’d gained entry.
There was a second of silence as he spun to face the new threat. He hesitated and lost his chance to get to the bridge as a shadow moved in the opening. It would take a full minute to warm up the Marauder’s engines. He opened one of his crew’s quarters and placed himself in the doorway on one knee raising the rifle to his shoulder and waiting for the first one to come through the door.

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Comments

  1. Misa BuckleyFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Uh oh! Really vivid descriptions - I could "see" this whole scene. Also really want to read more.

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  2. Cary CaffreyFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Very exciting and great descriptions (nice and cinematic). This sounds like my cup of tea!

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  3. T. M. HunterFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Love this scene (as Cary mentioned, cinematic...which is what I enjoy the most). Definitely something it sounds like I'll need to pick up on my Nook!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Oh, so full of suspense!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    There was so much conflict in that little scene. You did an excellent job creating a suspenseful tone. I need to know what happens next, though. Awesome job. I can't wait to read more.

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  6. Terry LaBarbaFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    You put me in a tight spot along with your character, with a sense of urgency and surrounding peril. Very good snippet.

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  7. TK ToppinFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Oh, the suspense! I want to read more. And stories with space pirates are always exciting stuff... Right, T.M.?

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  8. Melisse AiresFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Yikes! I wonder how he'll get out of this-- maybe he won't!

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  9. Patrick StutzmanFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    As Counselor Troi would say, "I sense hostility from the invaders."

    I'm hooked! What happens next?

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  10. Heidi Ruby MillerFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Ooh exciting!

    Great use of tension to set up this scene--has me hooked. :)

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  11. LaurelCKrieglerFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Well. Sounds like he isn't getting off this rock anytime soon! Do give us more next week :-)

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  12. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Thank you everyone for stopping by and for the positive comments. Spectors was actually a screenplay first and then I adapted it into novel form - cinematic is a good descriptions since I see it as a movie in my head.

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  13. JC CasselsFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I'm hooked! I can't wait to find out what comes through that hatch!

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  14. Sue Ann BowlingFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Hmm... The space prirate's a she, but this is a he. Are they on the same side?

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  15. Pippa JayFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Ouch, sounds like he's in BIG trouble. :-/

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  16. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Thanks, everyone.

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