A Science Fiction Adventure in Instalments

Hercula and the Golden Hydra: Three: A Science Fiction Short Story

Clarity in the Cut and Thrust

Welcome to the tales of Hercula, a future renegade soldier.

Times have changed. The galaxies are run by seven massive Artificial Intelligences, who like to be thought of as gods.
Following a devastating tragedy, guided by the Artificial Intelligence, Brimstone, the renegade, Hercula has reluctantly agreed to take on ten tasks for FreezyWater, the unsavoury owner of Cellophane Station. Following her recent triumph with the Terracotta Dragon, Hercula will next face the Golden Hydra, a creature bringing ‘solace’ to the elderly on a distant world.

This is a novel in instalments. Find the first instalment here. And the next instalment is here.

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Clarity in the Cut and Thrust

There was a clarity that came with the cut and thrust. Her body moving instinctively, taking joy in the struggle, as her mind rejoiced in the skill of her enemy and exulted in her superiority. Another struggle was done. Every action she took could be a step forward to completion. Every day is one day closer to death and time was a-ticking. This request…