After releasing the asylum prisoners from their cells, Alexand went looking for Katherine, and found her tending to Helga Ritter’s victims.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 661: Beyond the Floating Asylum Part 2
Tag: true love
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 593: General Merek
After a drunken future Katherine had fallen unconscious, future Alexand opened the letter addressed to General Merek. A letter from her Guild Master, and the catalyst for Katherine’s present intoxication.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 560: The Biological Weapon Part 2
Future Alexand finished the interview a few hours ago, and after the News crew had left, she retired to her bedroom, to get away from people, as she was emotionally exhausted.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 544: The School of Applied Resurrection
The School of Applied Resurrection is the world leader in resurrecting the dead from the war battered original earth. Although still in its infancy, technology has advanced enough to grow cloned bodies in days, rather than months. Katherine has accompanied Alexand as she knows how much Alex has been looking forward to this day, since her younger self witnessed the murder of these children and wished she could do something to have saved them from their horrific fate.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 543: 1277 FD Part 2
Alexand and Katherine have got up early so they can prepare to take Anya to the School of Applied Resurrection. Alexand walks down the stairs into the lounge to join her wife for breakfast. (For Barbie. One of the most beautiful people in this world.)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 525: Some Kind of Paradise
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 513: Angels from the Future Part 14
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 512: Fighting Monsters Part 7
Katherine had taken Aamiina and Jamila to Samira Ganesh, who showed them to their new apartment. Katherine decided to avoid work for the day and return to her own apartment as the events of the afternoon have made her think about her own future on this ship.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 458: Tenth Anniversary Special: Angels from the Future Part 2
The Guild Master’s General is still attempting to show Katherine how flimsy the fabric of time’s continuity can be, and before he returns her to the Kyuunansen (after educating her about the dangers of meeting Alexand) he has a few final events to show her. (India 3987) This story marks the 10th anniversary of Unbound Boxes Limping Gods on WordPress. Thank you to everyone who has read these stories over the past decade.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 417: An Unlikely Philanthropist Part 3
Alexand has a plethora of questions she wants to ask Katherine’s father, but due to their pact, she continues to walk with him in his gardens.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 408: The Guild Master’s General Part 15
The Guild Master’s General did not return Katherine to the Kyuunansen after her encounter with Alexand. He didn’t reprimand her, or anything remotely like it, but simply walked beside her, towards a little hut in the deserts of Sudan. (3939)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 405: Colonel Merek Part 3
Alexand returns to the army vehicle she arrived in, sits in the driver’s seat, watching people walk past, from behind the safety of the glass, after her very short honeymoon ended. She and Jarad had argued over why she wouldn’t talk to him about crying on the banks of the river. Jarad stormed off, leaving Alexand to become Colonel Merek again.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 403: Katherine’s Ghost
Katherine ignored the Guild Master’s General’s warning and could not resist touching Alexand, whilst phased between energy and corporeality.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 402: The Guild Master’s General Part 14
After leaving her own grave behind, Katherine walked alongside the Guild Master’s General, without saying anything for a while. When she finally spoke, she asked him one simple thing.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 373: The Laboratory at the Edge of the World Part 2
Katherine has had five blissful uninterrupted weeks on her own, working in her laboratory. She has even made a makeshift bed on the chair, so as not to be disturbed by anyone, anywhere on the Kyuunansen, as she struggles tirelessly with her research into the Amanojuko’s virus.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 370: The Ghost
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 366: SIR2HX
It has been over a month since future Alexand returned Katherine to the Kyuunansen, and disappeared seconds later, without saying goodbye. Katherine is missing her version of Alex, and sits with the machine she used to send recordings to her parents. This time the recording is for Alex.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 363: The Woman Between Two Worlds Part 6
A month has passed and Alexand was sedated to aid in her recovery from heart surgery. The sedatives are wearing off, and she begins to hear voices. (This issue is dedicated to my son, Sam, who is 18 today. Happy Birthday, Sammy, one of the few people who are as real to me as my characters.)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 358: The Woman Between Two Worlds
Katherine, equipped with dark glasses and a determined stride, makes her way towards her brand new laboratory.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 357: The Cure Part 5
Katherine has grown impatient and as the fifth day of her recovery approaches, post-surgery, she is curious to peek out of her bandages, to find out if she can see properly, and more importantly, gain access to her laboratory. (This story is dedicated to my mum, as it is her birthday very soon. My mum, Barbara, is one of the kindest, wisest, warmest, happiness-inducing and funniest people I have ever known, and as some readers know, Alexand Merek is very loosely based on her, although Mum would probably disagree. Happy Birthday Mum, I love you so much xxx)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 354: Love and Death
Katherine is recovering from her operation, in her apartment. She has been ordered not to remove the bandages on her eyes for seven days, to allow the nerves to heal. The technology, which is being used to repair her sight, is beyond anything allowed outside the ship, and Katherine is impatient and curious to learn more, when she recovers. However her thoughts drift towards Alexand, and the cure promised by Katherine’s future self. She lies in her bed, imagining Alexand next to her. This story celebrates the Eight year Anniversary of Unbound Boxes on wordpress. Eight years ago I very nervously let go of Issue # 1: Alexand Merek, not knowing how she would be received. Thank you to everyone who has supported her and my other characters over these eight short years.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 336: Inajda Rekaya Part 10
After a month of overseeing Katherine’s rehabilitation, Inajda has been left behind, wondering where future Anesidor has taken her friend. She has been accompanied by the mysterious future version of Katherine, who seems to have an agenda for her as well.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 334: The Resistance Part 2
The ethereal Samira Ganesh escorts Katherine down a grand marble corridor. The ship seems quite empty, but there are a few straggling people, occasionally signalling their welcome to a new face on board. (This issue is dedicated to all those rebels who fight injustice in society, particularly the women who won the vote 100 years ago. Without them, and those who followed, I would not be in a position to see a future world inhabited by such strong and uninhibited women.)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 260: Love In A Box Part 6
Alex collapses onto the floor, taking Katherine’s body with her; she remains on the floor, hugging her dead wife, unable to move through the grief.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories: Issue # 258: Alexand Merek Part 16
Alexand is still angry after her fight with the Guild Master’s General
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 194: The Guild Master’s General Part 7
Who is this mysterious Guild Master’s General, and why does he seem interested in Katherine De Somme? Katherine wants to find out, but he isn’t being very cooperative.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 174: Love In A Box Part 4
Alex and Katherine spend their final night together, in Jarad’s spare bedroom. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 172: Love In A Box Part 3
After agreeing to Field Marshal Panak’s proposition, Alex and Katherine (still without their writers) retreat to the roof of Saskatoon military base, so they can ponder their fate and spend some time together. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 169: The Cure Part 2
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.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 167: You’re In the Army Now Part 27
Farokh has carried Katherine to her bedroom, and retreated to the living room to join Heyem. Alex sits beside Katherine, and they attempt to enjoy their first moments alone together for five long months. However Katherine is feeling very sick, leaving Alexand no option but to inject her with the inhibitor and with a high dose of morphine. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 166: You’re In the Army Now Part 26
Katherine is woken by a familiar voice, after a long journey to reunite with Alexand. This issue is dedicated to my dad who died 19 years ago on 2nd December, a day after my 21st Birthday. My dad was a very clever and talented man and I constantly miss him. This is for you Dad. My stories and my world are dedicated to you. You died before I was old enough to know who you were. I will try to find you in my stories, to go to places far away from this world, to search for you. Maybe one day I’ll know you again. Until then I’ll keep writing. I’ll never forget you. (Happy Birthday to Alexand and Heyem, who were, or will be, born on 2nd December 3966) I have started a personal blog called, Unbound Boxes Limping Gods Behind The Writing, which you are welcome to read. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 165: Twinhood Part 2
Alexand has appealed to Heyem to help save Katherine’s life. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 164: Twinhood Part 1
Katherine and Alex sit in an army carriage, along with Heyem and Farokh, heading back to Saskatoon Military base. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 163: Love On The Docks
Katherine waits at the docks along with Farokh and Heyem (who has travelled from Hong Kong) to greet an injured Alexand, as her ship arrives at the harbour. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 159: Dear Katherine Part 2
Katherine’s health is declining, but she is still trying to keep herself active. A letter has arrived from Alex and despite her failing eyesight, Katherine is able to read it. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 158: Dear Katherine
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.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 144: The Guild Master’s General Part 6
The night before Alexand has to leave for Australia, the Guild Master’s General sneaks into Katherine and Alexand’s bedroom whilst they’re asleep. He has one more task to complete, and he’s not very proud of himself. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 140: You’re In The Army Now Part 17
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.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 138: You’re In The Army Now Part 16
Alex and Katherine discuss the enemy base plans, which Inajda has secretly given them, in an attempt to help save their lives. (CLICK HERE for next chronological story)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 137: You’re In The Army Now Part 15
A few weeks have passed and Katherine has been recovering from her surgery at home. Field Marshal Panak arranged for her and Alex to have leave. She has been very fatigued but is beginning to feel a little better. (CLICK HERE for next chronological story)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 136: You’re In The Army Now Part 14
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)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 134: You’re In The Army Now Part 12
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
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 120: Amanojuko Part 6
Whilst attempting to find records leading to the identity of the woman who infected Katherine with ‘plague’, Alexand has been ambushed. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 119: Amanojuko Part 5
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.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 114: You’re In The Army Now Part 4
Katherine fell asleep as she and Alex sat together talking and watching the ocean. A few hours pass and she wakes, finding Alex running towards her. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 113: You’re In The Army Now Part 3
Alexand has taken Katherine to a deserted beach in Hong Kong, to give her a break from her endless research. They sit on the sand together, staring out to sea. CLICK HERE for next chronological story.
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 112: You’re In The Army Now Part 2
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.
