“The map of an old runner’s tunnel cost a lot money and contacts, but it was imperative the information make it across. Even though his shoulders barely fit. And he was claustrophobic. And about halfway through, he heard noises he doubted his hunting knife could handle.” #vss365

“Can you #fly her chief? She looked at the myriad of displays, gauges and dials, as the exhausted squad piled in the back. “Well, I soloed once in a Cessna” she replied, firing the engines, “so we’ll have to count that good.” #vss365

He awoke to the smells of lilac and lavender; a sweet natural perfume. Atop a hill, he looked down on the #verdant fields and bubbling streams. “In a hundred years or so, it may be so again”, he thought to himself, as he racked his M-608 to the sky to face the horde.” #vss365

“All was quiet except for the drone of the engines. He had the #reputation for being the best, but that didn’t make the job any easier. The door open into the inky blackness, the pilot gave him the “thumbs up”, and he dove out into the abyss. Someone needed him.” #vss365

“The crew was strapped in, performing final system checks. Through the viewport, Jones looked up at the orb glowing larger. It was #unlikely they would ever return. But if the repair failed, and she didn’t fire the first time, they’d all have permanent residency status.” #vss365

“It took the GeoMarines over an hour to penetrate the blast doors. The lab was carved into the mountain with this the only entrance. They were met by shattered equipment, a hole blasted into the lab in back..and no crew. “Ready to #delve Sgt?” My schedule’s clear.” #vss365

He’s an old man now; Sitting on the park bench,Watching the young ones play; He too, was immortal then;If he thought it would matter, he’d yell out: “It’s precious, cherish it!”…fleeting.#vss365

“Eggs, sausage, grits, a #stack of hotcakes that seemed to reach to the ceiling. Preparing to dig in, he felt a kick to the sole of his boot. “Eat up; we got a 20 klick hump before digging in tonight.” He sighed before spooning in what was supposedly chicken and peas.” #vss365

“Don’t tell me they went with the low bidder on this; he thought, as he watched the last 100 metres of seawall begin to fail. A #torrent of emotion surged through him, as he wondered what it would feel like; in 45 seconds or so, he’d find out..” #vss365

“She had already defeated twelve, who lay strewn about her in the dust, yet the surging crowd clamored for more. #Glory? Glory for her, would be to see the glowing yellow orb above her finally set; and she get to see it rise another day.” #vss365