An Ambiguous Tale

And then It's Not by BRENDAN CADMAN From the nothingness of darkness,  to the blinding white hot light of meaning.  The beginning of something fresh and new, like flowers in a garden teeming.  Bathed in the falling and soaking rain,  in the rays of sun is where strength is gained.  Hoping for the day of being plucked for a purpose,  to be admired in vulnerable display. Safely resting amongst nurturing soil and dirt, the flowers' pedals' bloom and exert.  Until the day where an unfamiliar spirit pulls,  resistant first before the flower learns to let go. Beautiful with its varied and vibrant colors,  a sight to behold the world marvels and wonders. Day's of neglect and spills put its value in doubt, but steadfast and robust the flower's resolve was devout.  On the table sand in the hour glass drips acquiescent,  while the flowers' colors dim and aroma evanesces. Pedals detach and float to rest on the floor, ...

Chapter 4: Mars DATE: June 17, 2083. U.S.S. Halo Status: It has been eight brutal months since the crew of the Halo watched helplessly from the safety of their shuttle, as earth was unbiasedly savaged by an asteroid field. During the passing months an unstable and inconsolable divide has torn the crew apart. Led by Commander Durham, Zack and Alexis believe their next course of action should be an attempt to re-enter earth's atmosphere and search for possible survivors. While Rebecca, William, and Kayla, consider the possibility of venturing out into the cosmos in search of a new home. "Do you know how insane that sounds?" Zack skeptically says. "You are talking about traveling god knows how far, and then what? Starting society from scratch?"  "I'm not sure if you were watching what happened eight months ago, but over there," Rebecca points out of the Halo's window towards a decaying earth. "There is nothing left. Not...