Starset #vessels Novels & Stories

he said regretfully. "What do you mean barren?!" My voice couldn't hide the frustration I felt. "It is a wasteland, Alpha. No houses, no trees, no vegetation, no animals. There is nothing left inside the territory." My Beta pointed towards the east. The rising sun was already casting a rosy hue across the sky. "Let us wait for light so you may see for yourself, Alpha." I kicked the wet earth beneath my feet trying to control my anger. The Moon Goddess was laughing at me, spitting in my face! Damn Her! Damn HER! I looked up at the sky and I growled, unleashing all my anger.

In less than ten seconds, five thousand lipsticks were sold out. The streamer smiled and said, "Thank you all for your trust and support. To show our appreciation for your love of this lipstick, I'm going to release another five thousand. This time, be ready with your fast fingers. When I count to three, you can start grabbing them. Don't miss this chance, everyone. Make sure to seize theopportunity..." "One, two, three, link up..." And just like that, the five thousand lipsticks were gone in seconds. Katrina curiously clicked in to check and sure enough, the product was sold out.

Not from the predator. It was a hum. A single, resonant, harmonious note. A ship dropped out of a jump directly between us and the void-predator. It was the vessel we had seen once before, the one woven from a basket of light. Elara's ship. But it was not alone. Flanking it were a dozen other vessels—Kael's Stalwart Friend, now scarred and battle-hardened, and others we recognized from the freed worlds. Ships of crystal, of living wood, of solidified sound. The First Chapter.

A strong hand clapped him on the back drawing his attention forward. “Look, see there!” Dean said, pointing to the Black sails coming around the corner. Gavin's first reaction was to grab a hold of Dean for touching him but paused. Gavin’s eyes spotted the ghost-like ship gliding across the ocean. It was still as haunting as the first time he laid eyes on it. It was a ship from nightmares but it was stunning. He spotted her golden hair as the ship drew near. The doom in his stomach fading slightly. The Evening Star pulled up alongside the Morning Star day and night at a stand still.

"Thank you, Aunt Cleo. This means a lot to me." The pendant Aunt Cleo gave Aqua was nothing short of mesmerizing. Crafted from sterling silver, the pendant was shaped like a delicate crescent moon, symbolizing the mysterious and potent nature of Aqua's powers. At the center of the crescent nestled a large, oval-cut gemstone that was uniquely clear, like a drop of captured morning dew. The clarity of the stone made it particularly special, as it reflected Aqua's emotional state, changing color with her mood. Intricate filigree work adorned the crescent moon, with tiny symbols and runes etched into the silver, each representing protection and strength. The craftsmanship was exquisite, making i

The next morning, all the Alphas gathered together to have breakfast before heading back to their respective packs. I noticed a woman around my age standing alone, so I went over to introduce myself. "Hi, I'm Violet, Sebastian's mate and the Luna of Silver Pack. Nice to meet you," I said, shaking her hand. "My name is Irene, and I'm Ocean's Pack Luna. Nice to meet you too," she replied. "What were you doing standing alone?" I asked.

Katherine Thomas Chapter 1 There is only one planet that we know of that holds life. It is the Earth. Our home. However, there is a small percentage of the population that never lost their true parentage. They know where they really come from, and it isn’t Earth’s perfection. They are called to watch the stars. They can see the differences that the normal humans can’t see. They instinctively know they came from the heavens. They are the ones who call themselves the Seeds of the Stardust.

One Week Later The sleek and powerful destroyer slowly flew up and away from St. Jakque’s star harbor towers. She was joined by three corvettes, a dozen mecha, and a half dozen fighters. Emblazoned on each and every single one of the ships was the seal of the Corvus Republic - a black silhouette of a raven’s head, whose eye was bright purple and aggressively angled. Tens of thousands of people watched the nation-state from the star harbor’s observation decks, and cheered heartily for their success. They watched as it flew higher and higher into the sky, until they disappeared from sight altogether.

Every step I took left a faint, scorched footprint on the metal deck. "He’s at the Vale," Isaac said, following me. "But he’s not alone. He’s leading the first wave of the Star-Eaters. He thinks he’s protecting the universe by erasing us. Rowan is on the command ship behind him, whispering in his ear." We reached the bridge. The main screen showed my home world, the beautiful green and blue planet I had fought so hard to protect. But now, it was surrounded by a swarm of black, insect-like ships. In the center was a massive throne ship, glowing with a sickly violet light.

_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 !gap-3.5"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 !gap-3.5"> "I need a drink," I mutter, mostly to myself, as I move down the heavily guarded hallway toward the ballroom. No one responds. Caspian is three steps ahead, already scanning the room beyond the entrance with the practiced sweep of someone cataloguing threats before pleasantries. Leander has his hand at Katya's back, speaking quietly into her ear. I fall slightly behind the group and let myself breathe for exactly three seconds before the doors open and the full noise of the evening closes around me.