Final Draft Golem Project Complete First Chapter Previous Chapter The police had notified Wessel’s parents while he was out. When he got home, he was in for an earful. They received him with equal parts pride and worry. To their knowledge, Wessel had only participated in neighborly justice at a very, very dangerous time. He … Continue reading Golem Project End

Draft 1.27 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Wessel was surprised to find a fully functioning jail in the middle of the city, running on emergency power. It wasn’t even far from the broken power plant. Even with a society that is self-protected, where neighbor looks after neighbor and golems protect from harm... … Continue reading Golem Project Part 27

Draft 1.26 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Pointless. Wessel had thought there was some reason for Lillian’s betrayal. Surely she had a good reason to betray her friend, to take his things and endanger everyone. No. She was just doing this because she wanted to. Anger surged in Wessel’s throat, pounded in … Continue reading Golem Project Part 26

Draft 1.25 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter “There was four of ‘em,” Jakob said. Wessel and Ethany walked behind him, their golems following along. Jakob didn’t seem to be talking to anyone in particular, but he was speaking loud enough for them to hear. “They came in earlier, when we was tired … Continue reading Golem Project Part 25

Draft 1.24 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter It was a different experience, freely moving around the city, being in the lead this time, knowing where he was going. Wessel felt none of the fear and trepidation he had when following Ethany to the golem fighting ring. He didn’t second-guess himself, even if … Continue reading Golem Project Part 24

Draft 1.23 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Wessel slept like a rock for nearly ten hours, waking before his parents at the crack of dawn. As soon as he felt the couch, saw where he was, the memories of yesterday jolted him away. Just one more day before the power might come … Continue reading Golem Project Part 23

Draft 1.21 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter In the end, she carried him the last short distance to the front door. Wessel and Ethany made plans for the next day on the way back to the apartments, then went their separate ways on the way up to their homes. Aizi, fully energized … Continue reading Golem Project Part 21

Draft 1.20 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter “Well, let’s see what our little camera saw,” Ethany said. She and Wessel sat cross-legged under the empty transport rails, Aizi standing next to them. There was a strip of grass that ran under these rails, as well-cultivated as it could be, given the place … Continue reading Golem Project Part 20

Draft 1.19 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Wessel was impressed. On the spot, Ethany had realized exactly what they needed to do, and she’d run it by Wessel in step-by-step detail. She clearly understood the value in knowing what you were doing. How could he ever have doubted her? Charlie bought into … Continue reading Golem Project Part 19

Draft 1.18 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter “Whatchoo two need?” the bear-shaped man asked, flopping down into a desk chair that creaked loudly under the strain. “Keep in mind, with the black-out going on, there ain’t so much I can do, Ethany. Nor do I got a lot of time.” “Need to … Continue reading Golem Project Part 18