Author: marylowd

by Mary E. Lowd

An excerpt from Otters In Space 2: Jupiter, Deadly.  If you’d prefer, you can start with Chapter 1, return to the previous chapter, or skip ahead.

With Kipper gone, Trudith and Petra found themselves alone with each other again.  Although it had only been a time-delayed ghost of her, Kipper’s presence had filled the space between Trudith and Petra, bridging the gap between them.  The emptiness she left behind was like a giant chasm.  The tenuous bridge she had provided, crumbled away, leaving them with a gulf of silence. Continue reading “Otters In Space 2 – Chapter 24: Earth”

by Mary E. Lowd

An excerpt from Otters In Space 2: Jupiter, Deadly.  If you’d prefer, you can start with Chapter 1, return to the previous chapter, or skip ahead.

Trudith heard barking as she approached the Campaign Headquarters early in the morning.  The blinds were closed against the harsh slant of morning light.  Trudith couldn’t see inside, but she recognized Lucky’s voice shouting.

The door burst open, rattling on its hinges.  Lucky stalked out past her, barely bothering to throw a grumbled greeting her way.  That wasn’t like him.  He was a genial, pleasant dog most of the time.  One of the easiest people to get along with that Trudith had ever met.  He probably had to be, she figured, to survive being married to Petra. Continue reading “Otters In Space 2 – Chapter 23: Earth”