
Lucky 13 - Chapter 13 - Part 5Lucky 13Lucky 13 - Chapter 13 - Part 5 by ~EmpyP
Its a matter of life and death.
Chapter 13 Part 5
I dont know about the rest of you, but I will be very glad to have this question of life after death answered once and for all.
To some extent, Theodore steps forward slowly, Id say we already have an answer. Were all dead and yet, for all intents and purposes, still very much alive. I think its safe to say that weve very much confirmed its existence.
It is a shame we cant tell anybody, though. I would love to pop up there, just for a second, and tell them about all of

Lucky 13 - Chapter 13 - Part 4Lucky 13Lucky 13 - Chapter 13 - Part 4 by ~EmpyP
Its a matter of life and death.
Chapter 13 Part 4
One long arm shoots forward then down to his side as a thick wooden board unfolds from the ships hull, creating an easy entrance and a boarding ramp. That no-longer bodiless voice tells his audience, It is time.
Eyes glance at one another as the caverns inhabitants look about, wondering what to do. Friends seek one another out as couples huddle close. With only one exception, parents place steadying hands on the shoulders of their children, reassuring both sides that they are near.
Time for what? Charles speak

Lucky 13 - Chapter 13 - Part 3Lucky 13Lucky 13 - Chapter 13 - Part 3 by ~EmpyP
Its a matter of life and death.
Chapter 13 Part 3
I dont mean to worry anyone, Robert says softly, but does anyone have any money?
What? Laura asks.
Planning a shopping spree? Charles jokes.
Moneys no good here, Laura points out.
And non-existent, Chester adds.
If youre not looking at it and it came from out there, from life, its gone.
Thats what Im afraid of. How do we pay the fare?
The -, Ava repeats, her voice