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Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 494: Ulaanbaatar

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Reports of locals disappearing in the Mongolian Capital, had Field Marshal Panak station Colonel Merek to Ulaanbaatar to investigate, and have her troops act as a front-line guard for the people of that city. Other major cities bordering the Amanojuko’s wall around Russia, have reported similar disappearances, and Panak has placed his troops in all affected border cities to send a message to the Amanojuko.

Alexand’s back story, set in Mongolia (3992)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 282: Amanojuko Immortalis Part 4

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Alexand is making her way to the laboratory wing, inside the Amanojuko factory, in the hope the cure can be found there. She has an invisibility shield around her, enabling her to avoid detection, however she has reached a section of corridor, which is out of bounds to the socialites, and as the corridor gets darker, there are cries, and scratching noises from the rooms the other side.

Alexand's back story, set in Russia (3991)
Alexand’s back story, set in Russia (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 254: The Guild Master’s General Part 10

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It is finally the fourteenth of May, and The Guild Master’s General has been watching over Katherine as she sleeps. He fades between energy and matter, making himself invisible to Katherine’s nurse as she injects a dose of adrenaline into Katherine’s bloodstream, to wake her up.

The Guild Master's General's back story, set in India (3991)
The Guild Master’s General’s back story, set in India (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 252: Anesidor Sumian Part 2

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This future version of Anesidor Sumian has lived for hundreds of years. She is the creator of the writer, which the resistance use to stay alive. She has the ability to transport matter from one place to another, to store it inside a box, keeping it safe, like she had dreamed of as a child. She has to maintain time’s continuity, to ensure that her world doesn’t crumble. Unfortunately Inajda Rekaya is being rather uncooperative. (This issue is dedicated to my Mum, whose birthday it is today, and who is always there for me, when I need her, just like Mary Poppins, but a lot less scary.)

Anesidor's back story, set in Russia (3991)
Anesidor’s back story, set in Russia (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 246: Katherine De Somme Part 15

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A few days have passed since Abouna Panak approached Katherine in her laboratory. She has increased the dose of inhibitor, to attempt to prevent her body from deteriorating any more than it has already. She has made the decision to rest inside the sickbay alongside the other patients, as the long trek from laboratory to her apartment is too much of a strain on her body.

Katherine's backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3991)
Katherine’s backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 201: The Promise Part 5

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Ajeeta Kothari returns back to her laboratory in Saskatoon from her visit to the Amanojuko base in Russia. She notices that Katherine De Somme is absent, and as Lord Anderson has ordered, needs to know exactly where Katherine is and what she is up to. She learns that Katherine hasn’t been in her laboratory for weeks, and against protocol visits Katherine at home to see for herself that Doctor De Somme is finally near to being deactivated.

Ajeeta's backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3991)
Ajeeta’s backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 196: The 5th Anniversary Special Part 2: Things to do, Places to Fix.

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The Guild Master’s General has to set a course for Abouna Panak, so that he can fulfil his destiny. He has come to take Abouna’s mother on a journey, that will separate her from her son. (Read Part One Here) This episode is dedicated to everyone who has supported these stories over the years. Thank you.

The Guild Master's General's backstory set in Sudan (3941)
The Guild Master’s General’s backstory set in Sudan (3941)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 195: The 5th Anniversary Special Part 1: Things to do, Places to Fix.

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The Guild Master’s General has been summonsed back from his detour to see Katherine De Somme. He knows what’s waiting for him back on the streets where he lives. Reassuring Katherine was worth the beatings he’ll get as he waits for Mr Ash to arrive. The next issue is out on 25th June to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of these stories on wordpress.

The Guild Master's General's back story, set in London (Formerly Hampshire) England (6461)
The Guild Master’s General’s back story, set in London (Formerly Hampshire) England (6461)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 181: Inajda Rekaya Part 3

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Inajda has been working deep undercover as a socialite, in an attempt to infiltrate a new Amanojuko experiment, entitled “The Floating Asylum,” which the Amanojuko plan to use to cleanse the human population of any resistance. She has managed to get herself a pass, and using one of Katherine’s blood shields, she waits at the security desk ready to board the ship.

Inajda's backstory, set in Russia (3991)
Inajda’s backstory, set in Russia (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 175: Amanojuko Immortalis

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Gianti Dincrind is a research scientist, from a wealthy family, and has been exposed to the forthcoming agenda to create a new world order. She has waited her turn amongst other socialites, and is now sitting in front of the great man himself. Lord Filius Anderson. Lord Anderson is in charge of hand picking the new race in preparation for the Amanojuko takeover in 4006.

Filius Anderson's backstory, set in Russia, (3991)
Filius Anderson’s backstory, set in Russia, (3991)

 

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 173: The Cure Part 3

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Two months have passed and Alexand and Katherine have gathered in secret, inside Jarad’s house, with seven of Abouna Panak’s most trusted double agents. (As well as Heyem, Farokh and Jarad) They are preparing for the long journey to Russia. Katherine sits in her hover chair, still strong enough to contribute, but is weakening as the days pass. She listens as Alexand takes command. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory, set in India (3991)
Katherine’s backstory, set in India (3991)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 169: The Cure Part 2

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Katherine recovered enough to join the siblings in the morning. Her illness hits her in waves. At the moment she is able to walk, and feels better than she did the night before. Alex, Farokh and Heyem watch on as Katherine, somewhat like her old self, attempts to help their quest. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's back story, set in India, (3990)
Katherine’s back story, set in India, (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 161: Heyem Merek Part 4

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Heyem Merek has made a successful life for herself as a doctor of Herstory in Hong Kong University, but being an identical twin has its drawbacks. Sometimes she can sense if something has happened to her twin sister Alex, even though Heyem has tried her best to distance herself from her troublesome twin. Heyem has woken up after a strange dream, that she was tumbling down a cliff. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Heyem's backstory, set in Hong Kong University, Hong Kong (3990)
Heyem’s backstory, set in Hong Kong University, Hong Kong (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 158: Dear Katherine

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A ship leaves the port for India in the morning. Most of Alexand’s brigade is scheduled to leave for home. As the commanding officer, Alex has orders to remain in Australia for the second part of the tour. It is night time, and she has finished her duties for the day. She lies in her tent, writing a letter to be brought home to Katherine. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Alexand's backstory, set in Australia (3990)
Alexand’s backstory, set in Australia (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 157: Katherine De Somme Part 6

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Katherine waited a week, not expecting to be visited by a future version of Juba Apfvarzian, but after a spate of feeling very sick, there was a knock on her apartment door, and standing there was a man, with dreadlocks, much older than the boy she’d seen performing magic. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)
Katherine’s backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 155: Katherine De Somme Part 4

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Katherine attempted to buy a lift back home to Saskatoon military base, but was turned away, due to her illness. The driver told her she shouldn’t be out in public spreading her disease about. She was left standing in the rain, as the first part of the monsoon winds hit. The local landlords also refused her a bed to stay. She found a place to shelter, in a tree house, built for local children. Dripping wet and freezing cold, she sat inside, attempting to shelter from the rains. This issue is dedicated to Fayesal Siddiqui, who has been a great support to me throughout the course of sharing these stories. You’re welcome to read “A Fellow Blogger,” with his thoughts on Unbound Boxes, on his website, “Ho-Hum … well we’re going to die anyway!” Thank you, Fayesal. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory, set in India (3990)
Katherine’s backstory, set in India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 154: Katherine De Somme Part 3

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After leaving the laboratory, Katherine retreated to her apartment, and sat staring at the wall for what seemed like hours. Once she’d stopped staring, she packed a bag of overnight supplies and set off outside, with one particular place in mind. After a few hours of traveling she found herself outside her father’s mansion, hoping somehow this would be enough to satisfy her need for closure. With, Inajda and Anesidor unreachable, Alex in Australia, her laboratory occupied, and her appetite for reading diminished by her failing eyesight, Georges and Kavita De Somme are all Katherine has left to turn to. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory, set in India (3990)
Katherine’s backstory, set in India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 153: You’re In The Army Now Part 25

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After convincing Farokh to keep silent, Katherine makes her way slowly to her laboratory, in an attempt to continue her research into decoding the catalyst. Unfortunately without her writer she has no means of contacting Professor Sumian, and must rely on the rudimentary technology available to her in Saskatoon. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India, (3990)
Katherine’s backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India, (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 151: You’re In The Army Now Part 23

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After having tidied herself up after her shower, Katherine returns to the lounge to confront Farokh about the map he accidentally saw when he found her lying unconscious. Farokh has opened up the book, and the map has been projected onto the wall, where it had been before Katherine collapsed. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India, (3990)
Katherine’s backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India, (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 150: You’re In The Army Now Part 22

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Katherine walked to her bathroom, hoping that Farokh would leave by the time she’d finished having a shower. She locked the door and dumped all her vomit-covered clothes on the floor, still confused and slightly traumatised by her collapse. Her short-term memory is starting to become affected by her illness, and she is missing Alex very badly, wishing her writer hadn’t been taken. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)
Katherine’s backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 148: You’re In The Army Now Part 20

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Before Alex had to leave for a five-month tour of duty to Australia, she asked her brother Farokh to make sure Katherine was looking after herself properly. (She gave him a spare key to her apartment.) Two months have passed since Farokh was asked, and he hasn’t visited, due to the fact he forgot, and is also mildly frightened of the rather austere Katherine. Guilt overrides Farokh’s selfish reluctance, and he makes his way towards Katherine’s apartment to carry out Alexand’s request. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Farokh's backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)
Farokh’s backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 147: Project Ghost Ship Part 3

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Helga Ritter and her team of scientists have been given a new batch of test subjects to inject with ‘Plague,’ (In an attempt to spread panic and paranoia throughout the world. In preparation for the Amanojuko takeover) Juba Apfvarzian is amongst the test subjects who have been injected, but something is not quite right about him, and Helga Ritter is unsettled. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Helga's backstory, set in Russia (3990)
Helga’s backstory, set in Russia (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 142: The Guild Master’s General Part 5

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The Guild Master’s General takes Abouna Panak forward in time to the year 4002, where Alexand has discharged herself from the military due to alcoholism, and is heading for Goa to lead a healthier lifestyle, along with her husband, Jarad and their three children, Samuel, Ancille and Anastasia. To make money, Alexand plays in music bars, along the way. The Guild Master’s General has taken Abouna Panak into a crowded nightclub; Alexand is playing. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Abouna's backstory set in India (3990 and 4002)
Abouna’s backstory set in India (3990 and 4002)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 140: You’re In The Army Now Part 17

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Katherine and Alex have spent the evening going over the plans of the Amanojuko base, but it’s getting late. Katherine got tired, so to relax, she and Alex started drinking wine in their living room. Katherine is getting a little self-depreciating as the alcohol takes effect and her feelings about what’s happened to her emerge. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Alexand's backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India, (3990)
Alexand’s backstory set in Saskatoon military base, India, (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 139: Project Ghost Ship

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Helga Ritter has been working secretly on project ‘Ghost ship’ in mid Russia, in a level deep below the earth. (Project Ghost Ship is the name for the catalyst, which is causing Katherine’s cells to break down) Thousands of human specimens from all over the world have been collected for experimentation, and brought to this complex unconscious, either to be infected with the catalyst or to be sent to one of the many Floating Asylum ships, (depending on how disposable or unwittingly useful these resistance members are.) Some of the ‘experiments’ are ordinary members of the public, chosen at random to instil fear of ‘plague’ in the general population, but others have been picked for deliberate elimination as they pose a threat to Project Amanojuko Immortalis. (CLICK HERE for next chronological story.)

Helga's backstory, set in Russia (3990)
Helga’s backstory, set in Russia (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 136: You’re In The Army Now Part 14

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Two weeks have passed since the consultation with Dr Bhati. Katherine has undergone revolutionary surgery to replace her kidney and lungs with cloned organs, she has had a mastectomy and radiotherapy and lays unconscious in Doctor Bhati’s recovery ward, with Alexand sitting beside her, reading, waiting for her to wake up from the anaesthetic. (CLICK HERE for next story in the series)

Alexand's backstory set on Christmas Island (3990)
Alexand’s backstory set on Christmas Island (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 134: You’re In The Army Now Part 12

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When Katherine and Alex returned home, Katherine went straight to bed as she felt exhausted. She and Alexand lie next to each other, contemplating their future. (There are five stages to Katherine’s illness, hair loss being the third; her immune system is starting to attack healthy cells.) (CLICK HERE for the first story in this series) CLICK HERE for next story in series

Katherine's backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)
Katherine’s backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 133: Amanojuko Part 16

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Alex and Inajda walked to the laboratory and met up with Katherine and Anesidor. Katherine and Alex returned home to Saskatoon military base, (as Katherine was feeling really unwell) leaving Inajda to report back to her superior, Field Marshal Panak. Field Marshal Panak has been building a secret army, to counter the coming Amanojuko threat, and Anesidor has traced him to his operations base on an abandoned Christmas Island, leaving Inajda to report back to him. (CLICK HERE for the first story in this series) (CLICK HERE for next chronological story)

Inajda's backstory set on Christmas Island, Australia (3990)
Inajda’s backstory set on Christmas Island, Australia (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 125: Amanojuko Part 10

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Alex and Inajda have left the scientists to their work, (to catch up on a lot of lost mother and daughter time.) Meanwhile Katherine and Anesidor discuss the Amanojuko virus. (The Amanojuko mentioned are Ichitumbu Jalhavi and Helga Ritter.) (If you have missed this series and would like to start reading from the very beginning of this story, please visit Issue 110: Farokh Merek Part 3) CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Katherine's backstory set in Professor Sumian's transient laboratory, top secret location (3990)
Katherine’s backstory set in Professor Sumian’s transient laboratory, top secret location (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 119: Amanojuko Part 5

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Katherine had already analysed the hair attempting to find out something about the identity of her attacker. (See issue 118: You’re In The Army Now Part 8) After arguing about keeping the information from her, Alex insisted she helped locate the mysterious attacker and demanded Katherine provide her with every scrap of evidence she has, which could lead to an identity. Fearing the task too dangerous, but unable to dissuade Alexand from her new quest to save her life, Katherine left Alex with her findings, warning her not to do anything without consulting her first. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Alexand's backstory set in India and Russia, (3990)
Alexand’s backstory set in India and Russia, (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 112: You’re In The Army Now Part 2

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Farokh has left the laboratory, leaving Katherine and Alexand alone to conduct more research into the illness afflicting Katherine (which was injected into Katherine’s bloodstream by Helga Ritter, see Amanojuko Part 3) Katherine hasn’t slept for 24 hours. She spends most of her time in the laboratory, trawling through research journals, taking blood samples from the victims in her sick bay, and from herself. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Alexand's backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)
Alexand’s backstory, set in Saskatoon military base, India (3990)

Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 108: Xan Medani Part 2

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Born in Egypt, Xan (Alexand Medani) was told by his mother, that his father was an Irish immigrant, who left her before he was born. He enjoyed a happy childhood, as despite her youth, his mother adored him. Unfortunately when he was seven, Egypt was declared a death camp, by the military. Xan’s mother managed to smuggle him across the Red Sea, to Saudi Arabia. They were separated on the journey and Xan never saw her again. As an orphan, Xan lead a nomadic life, wandering across country, never staying in one place for too long. He tended farms, begged and found food and shelter whenever he could. At the age of thirteen, whilst working on an apple farm in Iran, he began to lose his hair. The owners of the farm saw this as a bad omen, and he was chased away and told not to come back. Hungry and frightened, the teenager wandered the land trying to hide his alopecia from people. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Xan's back story set in Iran (3927)
Xan’s back story set in Iran (3927)