Chapter Chat
Welcome to Chapter Chat—a page dedicated to readers who can come to get insight into what the author was thinking during the writing process!
This includes some fun moments while writing certain chapters. I tried not to divulge any spoilers for those who have not yet read the book (which you should!).
Additionally, there will be concept drawings on what things might have looked like!
Segment 1 (Chapters 1 - 3)
The Outpost
Excerpt: Unfortunately, for the people of Earth, the pact was not designed to reduce carbon emissions but instead set a threshold that allowed the acceptance of small percentage increases to annual global temperatures. This move was certainly a passive approach to addressing such a dire situation. The documentary went dark, and dramatic music played. Words splashed onto the screen: Fractions Becoming WHOLE Degrees—Temperatures Increasing HIGHER Than Expected!
Segment 2 (Chapters 4 - 7)
The AX5 Cure
Excerpt: “Sirs?” Airman Kern shouted from across the room, disrupting the banter. “The storm out there is getting worse by the minute. We really need to be going.”
Tom stood up straight. “Excuse me, Airman… are you giving us orders?” He shouted angrily across the room.
“Sir, no sir!” Airman Kern said with conviction. “I was merely pointing out that if we don’t leave soon, we won’t be able to leave at all.”
Segment 3 (Chapters 8 - 11)
The Travel Home
Excerpt: General Perkins then looked at Alex. “So, Commander, we decided it was time.”
“Time for what, exactly?” Alex’s breathing was labored.
“Time to get off this planet.”
Alex scoffed. “You intend to get billions of people—”
“No, Commander,” General Perkins spoke sullenly, “you misunderstood. Mirage was only intended for a small colony of humans...
Segment 4 (Chapters 12 - 14)
Strife Family Conflict
Excerpt: The message from General Perkins was clear: 'Protect your family from this, Alex. Promise me you will get them the hell out of there.'
Concerned, Alex sent a reply. 'Are Sergeant Brieghton and his family en route as well?’ He watched the chat bubbles dance, indicating that the general was typing a response, pausing, typing again, and pausing once more. After a few seconds a reply came through.
‘We are still working on that, Commander.' General Perkins severed the connection.
Segment 5 (Chapters 15 - 18)
The Mirage Mission
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Segment 6 (Chapters 19 - 22)
Preparing for Space
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Segment 7 (Chapters 23 - 27)
A Thriving Society
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Segment 8 (Chapters 28 - 31)
Space Colony Living
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Segment 9 (Chapters 32 - 34)
The Assassin
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Segment 10 (Chapters 35 - 36)
Number 237
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Segment 11 (Chapters 37 - 38)
The Rain of Death
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Segment 12 (Chapter 39)
Hopes Shattered
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