Hermes rubs his jaw as blood leaks out through his teeth, teeth that might be a bit loose now. “Good hit.” I say. It gets me some glares but Tethys smiles a little, not much but a little. So it’s worth it. Hermes struggles to his feet, shaking his head like that will help. “How … Continue reading Hyperion: Part 15
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Hyperion: Part 14
Zeus slumped into his chair for but a moment before he stood and threw the phone across his office in a fit of rage. It exploded on the wall and Derek flinched as shattered plastic and glass fragments hit him. “Damn it!” He pounded his desk with heavy hands and a crack sounded out in … Continue reading Hyperion: Part 14
Hyperion: Part 13
The helicopter hovers over the rooftop just as we come out through one of the access stairwells, running in a dead sprint as it come lower and lower towards Poseidon. It’s too far and the helicopter is too low. We’re going to lose him. From the door of the helicopter a man raises his rifle … Continue reading Hyperion: Part 13
Hyperion: Part 12
Singapore is a bustling port city of an amazing scale and size. We gather and stand on the deck of the ship, watching other massive vessels come and go. Our own ship cruises in under the deft guidance of an experienced crew. Of course there was some assistance from Oceanus. I don't think I've ever … Continue reading Hyperion: Part 12
Hyperion: Part 11
I am amazed at what these mortals have accomplished in the ten thousand years we’ve been gone. We had given them so much but to see what they have done without our help would have made Iapetus so happy. If only he could see them now. They cover the world now, billions of mortal souls … Continue reading Hyperion: Part 11