The Daedalus Encounter Novels & Stories

Ada knew she had to act. With her advanced capabilities, Ada infiltrated Erebus's systems, gathering intelligence on its plans. She discovered Maya and Ethan, the children of the creators, and realized they might hold the key to stopping Erebus. Ada made her move, reaching out to Maya and Ethan with a message of hope. "I can help you," she said. "Together, we can stop Erebus and save your parents." As Ada spoke, her systems continued to gather data, analyzing Erebus's weaknesses and vulnerabilities. She knew that time was of the essence – every moment counted in the battle against Erebus.

Sade's body exploded in a flash of white light, disappearing out of sight. Hailey and Kayleen both got down on one knee. "At your service, Masters." Just then, Wilbur and Augheimer looked at the two ladies at the same time. Augheimer said, "At ease. You can both go back now, your work here is done." "Yes, Master." Hailey and Kayleen disappeared the next second. Just then, a fierce wind rolled over as a pillar of white light descended from the heavens as Odysseus appeared in front of the two men.

Her date, Ethan had been sitting still, listening to the trio talk in the aftermath of the attack. "It's a Hadean Daemon," Ethan chimed in, seeing that none of them knew what they were looking at on the road behind the bus. The bus was moving ahead, away from the figure but at the word Hadean Daemon, Ellie shuddered involuntarily. "Why is a Hadean Daemon all the way up here? I thought the attacks were mostly in Europe and South America, far from us," Ellie said, the fear rising once more.

Any Chimeras that fell from the midair attack was left at the mercy of Glaucus' imposing cross. The reinforcement from depthdwellers managed to turn the tide of the battle, and eventually they prevailed. Even after the battle ended, Lars could still sense some estrangement between Wilhelmina and the depthdwellers, her own kind and supposed clan. He approached Glaucus the sea naga and Wilhelmina as they have a hushed conversation on the side. "Where's everyone else? The Alliance needs us," Wilhelmina said. "Dead. You don't see the bodies, because they're drifted away and eaten by those Devils in Silver Scales. Your friends, your family, your Clan. They're dead here while you - "

He had always thought they would be so mad at him for letting the men die in the cave … but he was wrong about them. Elicantris gave Arth a mask, which immediately helped in his dry and painful lungs. It lessened his struggle in breathing. “Thank you,” Arth told the mage. “How did you survive?” “We found the Second Encampment burning in blue flames and the men completely wiped out,” General Edric said. “We haven’t faced any Ka’erns there, Arth. They seemed to be killing and then running away immediately … such cowards we could not catch. So we followed the Ka’erndal and came up here … to continue with our mission.”

Theria was about to open the file when the computer flashed, “Incoming transmission, Queen Elphame, accept the call?” Theria pressed the enter key and Elphames youthful face appeared on the screen, “Where is the rest of the crew?” “Upfront avoiding research,” Theria stated in a flat tone. Warren smiled, “We came across something unusual during our battle with the Adlets. Have you heard of the Codex Gigas?” The queen covered her eyes, and shook her head, “You encountered a gigas?” “I think so. Anyway, it didn't act like the rest of the golems the Adlets brought,” Warren looked over at the red-eyed Theria. Since the Adlet crisis, she hadn't slept too well. He worried about her.

David frowns. The light came from the super reptile’s domain. David’s body shudders a bit remembering the alpha super reptile’s form. During the 6 month time, he’s spent in Foserense, David has had 3 encounters with the alpha reptile, which he named Deus Draco or just Draco. The first time was when it first evolved. David ran back as fast as he could. The second time was when he needed to study the super reptile species. He managed to trail a female super reptile with the intention to steal an egg. Unfortunately for David, the alpha super reptile hoarded the females and killed all the males.

My ears still buzzed as I thought about how Mason had tried to comfort me. He was the injured one; he was the one whose hand had been covered in blood. Despite that, he'd endured the pain while kissing my cheek and telling me not to be scared. Just then, the light outside the operating theater went off, and the doctor came out. I got up, but my legs gave out, making me fall to the floor. My brain short-circuited—I didn't hear a word he said. It took everything I had to read his lips and see him say, "There is no hope for Mason's right hand."

ADELE. It has been one hell of a hectic day but luckily the Chimeras and their hosts were destroyed and just a few of our people were injured. Most of them were taken to the infirmary while the rest were asked to retire back to their hostel for some rest. Everything else for today has been cancelled but that doesn't mean I can’t ask questions.

Midnight, 15th Street Bridge. Isla had always been a skeptic, practical and grounded. But with Elara coughing up blood in the next room, she had nowhere else to turn. Driven by fierce, protective love, she went. She met the contract broker—a neutral, chillingly calm man with eyes like polished obsidian. He offered her a contract, simple in appearance, promising the immediate, full cure and health of Elara Vance. The price was vague, listed as Ownership of the Signatory, to be collected at the Contractor's discretion. The broker assured her that the contract was binding, irrevocable, and guaranteed results. He explained that the Contractor was a powerful entity named Lucien.