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Easy Sinking
Asata is a backwater planet, favored by the less-than-honest sorts that hang around the outer rim of the galaxy. Melech, captain of the Thalassa, is no exception, though he’s scaled back his activities recently. He's on Asata for a quiet few days of rest and relaxation and to get rid of some cargo he doesn't want to be caught with. When Aiolos, a scruffy but attractive Human, falls at his feet, Melech takes it as a sign that his luck is about to turn. Instead, he finds himself naked and penniless, watching Aiolos run off into the night. Melech is sure he‘s seen the last of the engaging thief, until he runs into him again—literally—a few days later, with a proposition Melech is just intrigued enough to consider accepting.
- GenresM M RomanceFantasy
36 pages, ebook
First published October 19, 2011
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December 25, 2011
I'm not usually a big fan of sci-fi but I did enjoy this one, perhaps in large part due to the easy-going nature of Melech. Yes, he's tricked and robbed, but hey, that's the kind of people he associates with so he's really not too shocked, rather disappointed he didn't get any sex out of the deal. That kind of go-with-the-flow character who still has a touch of morals left despite his criminal life appeals to me.
November 9, 2011
A sort, fun read, but I felt a little like I dropped into the middle of it.
November 13, 2011
really good SF sstory. Hope we will have more about those 2.
January 9, 2012
This was a light, easy read though the characters didn’t capture my interest beyond the story.
Review for Brief Encounters Reviews: http://briefencountersreviews.com/201...
The blurb sets the scene very well. The story is narrated from Melech’s point of view, and is a combination of space pirate romp and what felt to me like an episode of a SF TV series. From the first moment Melech steps in front of the man pursuing the human Aiolos, the scene is set for their chase around each other, accompanied by plenty of provocative banter. Melech is bemused and a little reluctant to get involved, but he’s attracted to Aiolos and interested in a new challenge. He’s rewarded with Aiolos distracting and robbing him, but the tables are soon turned when Aiolos returns to ask Melech’s help.
I liked Melech’s attitude, a man well able to look after himself, an adventurer and a opportunist, with a certain world-weary charm. His internal monologue is witty and kept the plot flowing well. The author divides the narrative into definite scenes, which I thought worked well, and Melech often offers up one of his wry-humoured personal thoughts to round each section off: It wasn’t as though he had any particular problem with criminals, or indeed any basis on which to dislike them even if he were inclined to, being one several times over himself and not even considering the possibility of reform. He just wished the little bastard had robbed him in the morning instead.
The way they first agree to have sex happens like a commercial transaction, and I actually enjoyed the breezy, pragmatic way they appeared to get down to it: The other man was clearly used to these rooms, moving into this one with a confidence that Melech found appealing. He shed his coat quickly, revealing simple, practical clothing underneath. Melech found himself staring when that began to come off, as well. Melech is still calling him “the man” even though he knows Aiolos’ name. When they get intimate again, they’ve been through danger and escape together, and they’re more tender and relaxed. The sex is then a little more emotional and engaging.
Myron, Melech’s shipmate remains a bit of a mystery to me, to the extent I wondered if he was in a related, existing or future title that I should know about. Melech refers to him only in passing but with references to a long-standing friendship that is never elaborated on. It felt like the story was adapted from a better-known fandom where the characters would already be established, but I have no confirmation of that.
The story is well written and the author balances the action scenes well against the relationship. The banter between Melech and Aiolos is fun, and the voices and characteristics well defined between them. As narrator, Melech is inevitably the stronger character for me, and he’s an attractive character. The basic premise/plot is not unusual in fiction and there wasn’t enough originality to tempt me to return to the story, but I’d be happy to try more of the author’s work in future. I rate it B.
by pettyprose…my opinion alone.
Review for Brief Encounters Reviews: http://briefencountersreviews.com/201...
The blurb sets the scene very well. The story is narrated from Melech’s point of view, and is a combination of space pirate romp and what felt to me like an episode of a SF TV series. From the first moment Melech steps in front of the man pursuing the human Aiolos, the scene is set for their chase around each other, accompanied by plenty of provocative banter. Melech is bemused and a little reluctant to get involved, but he’s attracted to Aiolos and interested in a new challenge. He’s rewarded with Aiolos distracting and robbing him, but the tables are soon turned when Aiolos returns to ask Melech’s help.
I liked Melech’s attitude, a man well able to look after himself, an adventurer and a opportunist, with a certain world-weary charm. His internal monologue is witty and kept the plot flowing well. The author divides the narrative into definite scenes, which I thought worked well, and Melech often offers up one of his wry-humoured personal thoughts to round each section off: It wasn’t as though he had any particular problem with criminals, or indeed any basis on which to dislike them even if he were inclined to, being one several times over himself and not even considering the possibility of reform. He just wished the little bastard had robbed him in the morning instead.
The way they first agree to have sex happens like a commercial transaction, and I actually enjoyed the breezy, pragmatic way they appeared to get down to it: The other man was clearly used to these rooms, moving into this one with a confidence that Melech found appealing. He shed his coat quickly, revealing simple, practical clothing underneath. Melech found himself staring when that began to come off, as well. Melech is still calling him “the man” even though he knows Aiolos’ name. When they get intimate again, they’ve been through danger and escape together, and they’re more tender and relaxed. The sex is then a little more emotional and engaging.
Myron, Melech’s shipmate remains a bit of a mystery to me, to the extent I wondered if he was in a related, existing or future title that I should know about. Melech refers to him only in passing but with references to a long-standing friendship that is never elaborated on. It felt like the story was adapted from a better-known fandom where the characters would already be established, but I have no confirmation of that.
The story is well written and the author balances the action scenes well against the relationship. The banter between Melech and Aiolos is fun, and the voices and characteristics well defined between them. As narrator, Melech is inevitably the stronger character for me, and he’s an attractive character. The basic premise/plot is not unusual in fiction and there wasn’t enough originality to tempt me to return to the story, but I’d be happy to try more of the author’s work in future. I rate it B.
by pettyprose…my opinion alone.
December 31, 2011
Likeable scifi short that felt like a middle part of a longer story I'd missed out on. The rogueish characters and Wild West in space setting made it seem like a piece of Firefly fanfiction - not that that's necessarily a bad thing...
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