The ship's engines fired up with a loud thrum and started to move through the void. The light of the stars began to warp and stretch as the limping vessel gathered speed and tore into the dark.
A/N: This short story is designed as the introduction of a larger story I'm working on, but that's coming later. Thanks for reading. Remember to leave a comment if you liked it. :)
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Chaos Rising
Science FictionPirate attacks are rare. Faster-than-light pirate attacks are rarer. But that doesn't mean they don't happen. Excerpt: "We aren't turning fast enough!" the Engines ensign wailed. "Belay that! Monitor the engines, ensign," the Captain said firmly. "I...
