Kern’s arching black eyebrows, which he possibly plucked, arched some more. “You don’t know?”
Author: Richard Donnelly
ORBITERS: Woman’s Best Friend
Can dogs smile? Anyone who owns one knows the answer to that…
ORBITERS: Therapy
“I want to know how you feel about your mother…”
ORBITERS: Your ‘Alien Invader’ Questions Answered
Watching and waiting, visitors from the Moon orbit the planet. Their mission: Conquer Earth. Of course, that’s the easy part… As the writer of ‘ORBITERS’, my job is to report. Not tell you what to think. This is not The New York Times. However, there are readers who aren’t happy until every blank is filled. READ MORE
ORBITERS: Game On
Megan Bremer racked pool balls in Spaceship One. Her friend, Lt. Tate, stood chalking her cue. They had been discussing Captain Rollhagen…
ORBITERS: Murder Most Heinous
“Of course not. I’m writing a mystery novel….”
ORBITERS: Courage
From his command station Captain Rollhagen had, well, a commanding view. He sat fingering the navigation stick…
ORBITERS: Dumped
Wallets were thrown away. Credit cards cut up. Cash wafted through streets and piled up in gutters…
ORBITERS: Trouble
At seven am robins and doves greeted Megan Bremer. She yawned and opened a false window. A breeze, lilac-tinged, rustled curtains…
ORBITERS: We’re Malthusia
Jennifer Tate stood before a mirror. She knotted a red neckerchief. Then untying, tried again. “Do people find me attractive?”…
ORBITERS: Troublemakers
Earthlings, of course, are descendants of the original Troublemakers. It sort of makes sense…
ORBITERS: A Dozen Roses
Captain Rollhagen couldn’t lie. But he learned if you waited long enough, someone else would do it for you…
ORBITERS: Spring Break
“Agreed. A more unhealthy display cannot be imagined. Don’t any of these people have parents?”
ORBITERS: To the Stars
Wearing pajamas, he opened his door. Men and women ran past. He hooked a young crew member by the arm, spinning him. “What’s going on?” he demanded…
ORBITERS: Uber Space
Mister Kern could not take the whining anymore. After weeks of watching TV commercials, the crew was adamant. They wanted an Arby’s fish sandwich. With cheese and pickles…
ORBITERS: The Bump
Amber was one of those people who cannot keep a secret. Who literally cannot sit still, especially if sworn to secrecy…
ORBITERS: Earthlings!
Rollhagen puffed his cheeks. “Conquering Earth doesn’t worry me. It’s the trip to Mars…”
ORBITERS: Weldschmerz
Megan took a bite of salad, and spoke with her mouth full. “You’re certainly one of a kind, Commander…”