Tag Archives: Pirates

Siquijor, Philippines Part 2

Posted on August 23, 2014 by EagleAye

I apologize for the lateness of this followup. I’m not staying in a four-star hotel, I’m staying with the people, where WiFi is spotty. The family techie, Eric, has juggled cellphones, simcards, services, and called in favors to arrange an … Continue reading →

Posted in Interesting People, Nature, Photos | Tagged kingfisher, Philippines, Photography, Photos, Pirates, Siquijor, Travel | 4 Comments

Saving A Friend – The Speakeasy

Posted on February 12, 2014 by EagleAye

Saving A Friend “Witherspoon!” said Commander Manuba waving impatiently. “Have a seat.” Beside him sat Captain Reese, looking dour. Lieutenant Witherspoon made a conscious effort to walk normally. He couldn’t help feeling nervous. A mere lieutenant being called before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien, Alliance, Flash Fiction, Friend, Marines, Pirates, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Speakeasy | 33 Comments

Gauntlet Run Pt. 3

Posted on January 18, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Moonshine Grid. This part continues from the previous: https://momusnews.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/gauntlet-run-pt-2/ Genre: Steampunk Gauntlet Run Pt. 3 “Clear for action!” All across the airship, Hail To Thee, airmen scrambled to their battle positions. The Q-ship, a warship disguised as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Action, Adventure, Airship, Battle, Flash Fiction, Pirates, Short Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk | 8 Comments

Gauntlet Run – The Speakeasy at Yeah, Write

Posted on December 31, 2013 by EagleAye

Gauntlet Run Since electric lights became widely available six years before, the city of Edinshore had taken to the new technology with a vengeance. Captain Hansen thought the lights of the boulevard lit up Great Glenn, the city’s giant clock … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Action, Adventure, Airship, Cannon, Cockpit, Flash Fiction, Pirates, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speakeasy, Steampunk, Writing Challenge | 18 Comments

Chummy – Trifecta: Week Eighty-Four

Posted on July 3, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Trifecta: Week Eighty-Four. Story begins after the image. Genre: Science Fiction Word Count: 333 Chummy “I don’t like it,” said Sheriff Jones. He set his beer down on the anachronistic wood table of the colony’s inn. “Oh Mr. … Continue reading →