Hinc Itur Ad Astra Novels & Stories

"Astra porta me, εἰς τὸν τόπον τῆς ἐπιθυμίας (Stars carry me, to the place of desire)” “What's happening?” Akira whispered as specks of light formed around them. “Per virtutem ἀστρικήν, teleportatio fiat (By starry power, teleportation occurs) Velocitas ἀστέρων, me conduc (Speed of stars, conduct me)” Orion continued, nothing missing a breath as beads if sweat formed around his eyebrows. Fear engulfed Akira, “Orion stop,you're hurting yourself!” She cried whilst she shook him.

The gateway, known as the Portal of Astral Reckoning, held the promise of unveiling the mysteries that lay beyond the known astral horizons. Victoria and Alexander approached the Portal of Astral Reckoning with a sense of anticipation. The celestial guide spoke of the portal as a cosmic threshold that would challenge their understanding of the universe and lead them towards the precipice of astral enlightenment. The luminescent energies of the portal shimmered with the potential for profound revelations, beckoning the custodians of celestial enlightenment to embark on a journey that transcended mortal comprehension.

Hines had been disappointed Larkin hadn’t been awake for his first experiment. “That’s it?” Asteria asked, holding her red locks back with one hand as she peered down at the device. “It looks so inconsequential. How can they do so much with such a tiny speck?” “I don’t know, but that’s it. The fabled Intelligence Assistance Communicator. Without it, they’ll never be able to track him, and he won’t be able to tell them what’s become of him either.” Asteria stood, her arms folded for a moment before she delicately raised a hand and began to stroke her chin. “Hmmm,” she purred. “Perhaps. Perhaps not.”

Izan grunted as he banged his head against his pillow repeatedly, the undiluted urge coming to the surface and when it took over, it wanted just one thing. Astra.

She dialed a number she knew off head and called. "It takes great talent and skill to veil great talent and skill. Little Lotus, how is the brighter side of the world?" A crooked old female voice answered the phone. "Only psychopaths and manipulators can achieve hiding their talents and skills Elder Hoshi. Everything is going as planned thank you for asking. Oh, but a Hian Ji attacked me at my home and knows everything about me. I thought I died and my existence was erased with you and the other Elders' help. What's going on?"

she added later. “Well I will wait and see where this harmless relationship leads to” saying that, he stood up and began to clear the table while aurora stood there deep in thought, was that actually what was happening?

He might have expected the question, but it looked like he was getting ready to answer something else as well. “That is the most asked question when people get slightly older.” Tok laughed. “the DNA capsules that were there on the stones in the universe. They were designed to enter the bloodstream and conform to the DNA that was present when the rock landed on the seed planet.” “So it was simple.” Greg said. “not like one of them being here. The actual being, I mean.”

At 9 PM Hana sends a single message to both Celeste and me. The contact Adrian positioned in Paris has been identified and intercepted. Yuki's team has him. He was carrying physical hardware — a relay device designed to interface with Laurent Axis's primary server architecture using credentials from the penthouse access point. He's talking.

Luca's voice sounds firmer, more strong, and I almost sag against him. "...from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer..." Luca repeats after the priest and I can breathe easier. The tension that had filled me is loosening its chokehold. "...in sickness and in health, until death do us part." Luca finishes, "...in sickness and in health, until death do us part." "I will love and honor you all the days of my life." Almost there. Only one more phrase and then it's my turn.

Totally and utterly cynical. After a few more agonising moments and Max growling some things I shan't be repeating in front of my kids, he finally let go and cut a slit in my arm with the Preaesidium Deae Astra. Blood flowed out of the tiny wound but apart from that nothing. "Did I forget to mention that it only works when the Luna of the Stella pack wants it to?" I growled as the wound on my hand glistened for a few seconds before healing and disappearing entirely.