Draft 1.17 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter The goal. The plan. Wessel pushed himself to keep going, following Ethany down to ground level and away from home. The goal, the plan. No matter where she led him, past strangers that were complaining and scrambling to manage the outage, past wrecked pod cars, … Continue reading Golem Project Part 17

Draft 1.16 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Crippling Aizi was the hardest thing Wessel had ever done. It hurt him to take away her ability to speak into his head. He deliberated for minutes over keeping her ability to change shape, versus the three hours of time Aizi estimated they would gain. … Continue reading Golem Project Part 16

Draft 1.15 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Robbed. Wessel couldn’t believe it. It was impossible for his home to have been robbed. That just didn’t happen. He stepped away from the door, Jakob and the two golems following. None said a word. Jakob, the guy who’d just been bullying and chasing him, … Continue reading Golem Project Part 15

Draft 1.14 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter A raindrop hit the pavement by Wessel’s knee, making a sharp ‘splat’ sound. Another followed, then another. The rain was returning. Wessel looked up. Should he go into the fast food station for cover from the rain? That would work, but then what? He’d be … Continue reading Golem Project Part 14

Draft 1.13 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Wessel stood there for what seemed like a solid minute, looking up. He’d never seen the electric plant without that coil at the top, sending out arcs of lightning into the sky. It seemed so empty without that movement. Like he was standing at the … Continue reading Golem Project Part 13

Draft 1.12 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter “Everyone, head back for the elevator,” Eric Holderman said. “Please remain calm. The tour is on hold until further notice.” There was no great outcry or panic. The people of this city were used to twisters coming through. They understood the danger, the odds, and … Continue reading Golem Project Part 12

Draft 1.11 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter The Birmingham Electrical Plant stood high in the center of the city. Smaller buildings, travel rails, elevated roads, and support cabling surrounded its base. The triply-reinforced walls of the mighty tower reached up to support its coil, which wavered amid heavy black clouds. Arcs of … Continue reading Golem Project Part 11

Draft 1.10 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter “Okay,” Wessel said, his voice barely a whisper. He reached over and hit the eXit tab on the keyboard, and the simulation disappeared. “Program off,” he said. “Computer off.” “Hey,” Lillian said. “What was— that was cool. Why’d you shut it off?” “I need to … Continue reading Golem Project Part 10

Draft 1.09 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter How had he ever gotten anything done without a golem? Wessel had trouble remembering. Aizi was everything he thought she’d be, and more. She allowed him to multitask, to move forward with his project at ridiculous speeds. That first night, Wessel had gone to sleep … Continue reading Golem Project Part 9

Draft 1.08 Golem Project In Progress First Chapter Previous Chapter Treat her as you would any other golem. Wessel did exactly what Vincent had told him to do. He went to class after class, and all the while there was a presence looming behind him. Aizi. He practiced the name, silently moving his lips. It … Continue reading Golem Project Part 8