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    Vector (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar)
    Vector (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar)
    Vector (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar)
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    Vector (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar)

    By Mark Aragona

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    Yaneth is a dying planet. Its inhabitants, the Marak, have sent their best and brightest scientists, navigators, and spies to investigate a potential new home: Earth. Something goes terribly wrong resulting in life-or-death conflict for both species. Vector is a story about betrayal, loyalty, and the struggle for survival, all told through the eyes of one Kusa awaiting his death sentence. The adventure moves at breakneck speed, and will leave you wanting much more. Vector is the first story in “The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar.” The anthology contains ten short stories to make you think and tremble.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDangereye Inc.
    Release dateSep 1, 2011
    ISBN9781465895127
    Vector (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar)
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    Mark Aragona

    Aside from being a writer, Mark Aragona is also a part-time financial planner, IT specialist, voice actor, professional host, martial artist, cook, and full-time samurai. He hopes to master at least one of these arts within his lifetime. He and his wife reside in Manila, Philippines.

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      Vector (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I - Mark Aragona

      Vector

      By Mark Aragona

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      Published by Dangereye Inc. at Smashwords

      Vector

      Copyright © 2011 Dangereye Inc.

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      My son—

      I am Gan vé Eiremua Rienata Silmar, Master of your House.

      You may not remember my face, but I remember yours. I think of your pale red eyes and your slim face and wonder if I will ever hold you again. I hope to tell you this story myself. I hope we can sit atop the highest trees of the New World’s jungles and breathe the night air together. I hope to watch you grow strong and someday lead our House, as I have all my life.

      But tomorrow I may be dead. So you must hear this story, and know the value of the Name you will hold and take to your grave.

      I’m sitting aboard our flagship, recording these words on my memory prism. Soon, the Monitors will begin my trial. They’ve informed me of the charge—that I have failed in my mission to rescue the scouts sent to the human homeworld, Earth. To this, I plead Guilty.

      However,

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