
Brand New World is the first book in my Embarkment series, and they're a bit different from all my other books. They're written in first person, and not meant to be taken all that seriously.
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The world was a bank of fog that came and went like waves on the
sea, interrupted occasionally by the blackness of night, or maybe death. My
confused mind couldn’t determine which. At times the fog was thinner, and
revealed a world so surreal it must be feverish dreams or visions in a coma.
Soon, these brief images appeared real, and life as it had been resembled a
dream.
When consciousness returned it came
painfully and I gasped for air, overwhelmed by a flood of impressions. There
were memories that must surely be dreams, dreams appearing much too real, and
sounds and smells I didn’t recognize.
A light came from above, much too bright
for my eyes, and I squinted, trying to make out anything besides abstract
shapes. My body was too heavy, and moving my head completely impossible.
“Look who’s awake. Welcome back.”
The female voice sounded vaguely
familiar, but I couldn’t place it, and I couldn’t see her.
As my eyes adjusted, I saw bright cones
hanging from the ceiling. The walls were slightly curved, and the shapes of
shadows from objects outside my view stood much too tall and distorted. Was I
in a hospital? Maybe I’d been in an accident. The thought was logical, and much
more appealing than the alternatives.
Another voice spoke. “Doctor Ima to the
Captain, our time traveller is conscious.”
That comment didn’t make any sense at all. I hadn’t been on a boat, so
why would there be a Captain? Time-traveller? Maybe I was still unconscious
after all, trapped in a weird dream.
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When Alexandra wakes up in an unknown environment, populated by a cat-like woman with a tail and a hologram of a rockstar, she knows she has to be hallucinating. Maybe she hit her head, or finally suffered that nervous breakdown. It doesn't get any better from finding out she died and was taken into the future by the elusive Adam, whom she can't remember, or from people telling her she's on a spaceship.
The last year or so is gone from her memory, and she has no choice but to try to adapt. As days go by, her new environment becomes more and more unnerving. She finds herself helpless, and completely dependent on a man who isn't even human.
The last year or so is gone from her memory, and she has no choice but to try to adapt. As days go by, her new environment becomes more and more unnerving. She finds herself helpless, and completely dependent on a man who isn't even human.
Cool concept, Maria! Very Farscape. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I haven't seen Farscape, but a lot of people say I should, so it's on my list. =D
DeleteNeat idea, Maria. Fun snippet.
ReplyDeleteThank you! My poor heroine has a tough ride ahead, LOL!
DeleteMysteries upon mysteries but intriguing to explore and find out what is going on. Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It takes a while for her to figure it out, LOL!
DeleteLove your descriptive narrative. It sets the mood and prepares the reader for something unexpected.
ReplyDeleteThank you! These novellas is my one and only attempt to write in first person. It's hard. =)
DeleteYour descriptions brought me right into the story. Wasn't expecting the time traveler part! I certainly want to know more.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb! And thank you for coming over =D
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