PinnedNicholas LicalsiChapter 1 — Invasion — Slugs of Dale CannonRystole Whitlock, a young rancher and colonists on the Earth-like planet of Dale Cannon, spends his days cutting class and herding…6 min read·Jan 12, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 12: JailbreakIf you missed last weeks installment, want to share with friends, or just reread old chapters you can find the table of contents at…7 min read·Mar 29, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 11: A View From AboveIf you missed last weeks installment, want to share with friends, or just reread old chapters you can find the table of contents at…8 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 10: Sunset on the PorchIf you missed last weeks installment, want to share with friends, or just reread old chapters you can find the table of contents at…6 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 9: A Conversation with a CrowdRystole tapped his foot as he sat in the front row of the auditorium for the second time in just as many town hall meetings. He rarely sat…5 min read·Mar 8, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 8: A Conversation With a ChorusIf you missed last weeks installment, want to share with friends, or just reread old chapters you can find the table of contents at…10 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 7: Hunker DownIf you missed last weeks installment, want to share with friends, or just reread old chapters you can find the table of contents at…6 min read·Feb 23, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 6: Unexpected AnnouncementsThe town hall meeting was held in the auditorium of the town hall building and the room was about as empty as usual. Even if the entire…5 min read·Feb 16, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 5: Digging Into ItRystole and his friend Bert have brought back a slug. But what will the Doctor Yu and other townsfolk react?8 min read·Feb 9, 2024----
Nicholas LicalsiChapter 4: A Curious ContraptionAfter a frustrating conversation with his father Rystole is hopeful that his friend Bert will have good news for him.8 min read·Feb 2, 2024----