Cosmic Tales 4: The Unexpected Guest

By Richard C. Parr

On board his military vessel, General Dreadener is surprised by the unannounced return of a lifelong foe, prompting an emergency.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Richard C. Parr
• Release date: Feb 12, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310069314

Richard C. Parr

Get my coat and my keys. We're going somewhere new.

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COSMIC TALES #4: THE UNEXPECTED GUEST

By

Richard C. Parr

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Cosmic Tales #4: The Unexpected Guest

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The Unexpected Guest

General Dreadener took his single malt and swilled the liquid around the brim of the glass, taking intermittent sips and contemplating his career. It had been an unsteady ride - demotion, promotion, moving sideways, leaping a few ranks, dodgy deals and battlefield scars, all the way up to his present position. The title 'General' did not sound authoritarian enough. Not like Fleet Commander or Indigenous Destroyer. Although his title carried an air of administration and incessant paperwork, at least he wasn't Desk Sergeant or First Table Warrior. His aide Secretary Capnee was more than willing to fill in where he wasn't, especially with tax returns, and for that he was secretly thankful.

Dreadener mused over the wide open expanse of space that