CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

LAST WEEK, Simone and Delight were creating some trouble for the hidden FedExplore base they'd found . This week, Tiger is worried sick. Chapter 8 – Where Are You? Dear Simone Well, talk about a cliff-hangar. We got your last letter, and then nothing. I guess that’s not too bad a thing, given we had to go through the warp point, and there was no receiving anything while we were mid-jump. But, Simone… There was nothing waiting for us on the other side, either! I mean, no letter, no email, no nothing. What happened? Where are you? Did you get there? Did you get back? Have you even left? I am almost sick with worry for you, right now. Please get back to me soon. This ship is taking forever to make it to that moon. I didn’t realise it was so far in. We have to cross almost half the system. Can’t wait to see you. T. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

LAST WEEK, Tiger told Simone he was on his way with help. This week, Simone and Delight are teaming up and planning on wreaking a little havoc. Chapter 7 (Extract) – Planning Troubles Dear Tiger Well, Delight and Haskell made it here safely—and so did the rest of their team. I don’t know what made the scientists think they could figure out a cure-all for the Queen-Bee effect without actually, you know, testing it? But they failed. Haskell’s acting just as weird as he did last time, and I’m already sick of apologising. Maybe you can work it out when you get here, or someone on your team? You know, someone who might actually know what they’re talking about. Either way, Delight isn’t impressed, but Gunny thinks it’s as funny as anything she’s ever seen—and we both know that oldster has seen a lot. Oh, yes, we woke her up. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The complete series is available as short, indiv...

LAST WEEK, Simone told Tiger how she'd dealt with a ship full of infected people . This week, Tiger tells Simone that help is on the way - and so is he. Chapter 6 (Extract) – On My Way Hey, Simone I’m fine. We got off the FedExplore base a couple of days ago. The liner that picked us up is called the Sugarsides . Can you believe it? Sugarsides ! I have to admit, though, it is a pretty sweet ride. That was a joke, Simone. You’re supposed to laugh. I might not be able to see you, but I know you’re not laughing. In fact, you’re probably trying to think of ways to send me to my room, and that is sooo not going to happen. I just thought you might need a laugh. I know you must be feeling very alone out there, and a bit shaken up by what you were able to do. Don’t be afraid of that. You are still the old Simone to me, even if you’ve been given a few add-ons. I can deal with that. You need to deal with it, too. I’m glad you managed to get ever...

LAST WEEK, Tiger revealed that the Pain-Eaters had invaded the Orbital he and Simone's parents were on , but that they'd managed to escape. This week, Simone tells Tiger what it's like being on a ship full of infected people. Chapter 5 (Extract) – Girl-in-Charge Dear Tiger Great! You sent me more hugs I can’t collect on. Also: Ha. Ha. Ha. Now you know how I feel. It’s funny, even if it makes me worry about why Odyssey think you need a team to babysit you. Watch out, Tiger, or they might just infect you with the same goop I’ve had… and then you’d see just how bossy I could really be. And, finally, thank you. It’s good to know my parents are safe—even if they are being their usual pain-in-the -behind selves. Thank you for getting them out. You’ll be pleased to know I worked out how to lock down the team—and wasn’t that just a good thing. Sad to say, I wasn’t so lucky with the crew, but that ended up being a bit of a good thing, too. -------------...