Cycles of Orion

The ninth episode of Fire in the Dark, containing the first chapter of Elia and the Time-Traveler. This sequence follows Garzelia Senola Coreen, a temeran posing as a corio doctor on the Midway Skyharbourfront. Take yourself away into the world of the Orion Spur and imagine if you will, the darker side of the Spur. Starring: Alison Kumar — Elia Rob Fillo — David, the Day-Nurse Darlene Mercer — Thalia EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, Sked, the Narrator

The eighth episode of Fire in the Dark, containing the conclusion of the Axiom sequence, a seven-part short story compilation that reflects upon love in its many forms, past, present, and future. In Part Two, Laura and Donna discuss a recurring dream, Gary beats himself up over a date that went perfectly well, Felix sorts himself out after a tragic heartbreak, and Renée reflects upon the loss of her husband, nine years gone. Take yourself away into the world of the Orion Spur and consider, this episode, love, heartbreak, and death as rooted in the present and past.  *Some Explicit Language* Starring: Kate Russell — Laura Jennifer  Nystrom — Donna Greg Tiderington — Gary Drew Sisera — Felix Chris Polvi — Jordan Olga Maldonado — Renée EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, the Narrator Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Intractable," "Backbay Lounge," "Inspired," "Night on the Docks — Piano" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The seventh episode of Fire in the Dark, containing the first part of the Axiom sequence, a seven-part short story compilation that reflects upon love in its many forms, past, present, and future. In Part One, Olivia is on the prowl at the Archeden Pub, Evgenia is head-over-heels and needs to get a hold of herself, and Tommy has just arrived on Abaddi and is looking to find true love. Take yourself away into the world of the Orion Spur and consider, this episode, love as rooted in the future.  *Some Explicit Language* *Sexually Explicit Content* Starring: Shannon Lawlor — Olivia Brittany Wiesner — Evgenia Jarrett Viczko — Tommy Elmira Bahrami Majd — Barbara Shannon Murray — Theresa Holly Vestad — Liz EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, the Narrator

The sixth episode of Fire in the Dark, containing chapter four of Jacob and the Time-Traveler. Jacob and Matthew arrive in Simpkin to search for Rebecca. Familiar voices return, but will they remember the Time-Traveler now that he's been taken out of time? Take yourself away into the mind of Jacob, a pitiful excuse for a spacer, and witness the culmination of the Time-Traveler's first adventure. *Some Explicit Language* Starring: Michael Palmer — Jacob Randhawa Mikaela Macht — Rebecca Brenden Ahern — James Madelaine Funnelle — Mary Terran Milne — Darla Danny Devine — Vikram EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, the Narrator

The fifth episode of Fire in the Dark, containing chapter three of Jacob and the Time-Traveler. Jacob awakens out of cryogenic stasis and broods over his favourite brooding subject: himself. Then, upon planetfall on Agathon, Jacob becomes enthralled by a mysterious scent that leads him to the Archeden Public House, where he meets Florence, the local barkeep. The Time-Traveler, meanwhile, makes an ominous discovery. Take yourself away into the mind of Jacob, a vain and fragile ego, and start to see the cracks in the Agate facade. *Some Explicit Language* Starring: Michael Palmer — Jacob Randhawa Nicholas Quesnel — Florence EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, the Narrator

The fourth episode of Fire in the Dark, containing chapter two of Jacob and the Time-Traveler. Filled with curiosity, Jacob follows the Time-Traveler on his way out of the Port Dyson Skyharbor. Then, despite the Time-Traveler’s protestations, Jacob decides to follow him to Agathon as well. While waiting to depart, the Time-Traveler laments the lack of dirt in his food, and while in-transit, Jacob gets very, very drunk. Take yourself away into the mind of Jacob, a failed child prodigy, and see opportunity in a different light. *Explicit Language* Starring: Michael Palmer — Jacob Randhawa Alexander Cline — VI Interface Ed Graham — Harold the Clerk EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, the Narrator

The third episode of Fire in the Dark, containing chapter one of Jacob and the Time-Traveler. Jacob has just sat down with his favourite meal at his favourite diner in his favourite skyharbour on his most despised of worlds: Vermala. He's just about to stew himself into a funk to depress the ages when a man in a dark speckled coat walks in with an amazing revelation. Take yourself away into the mind of Jacob, a Guild trader, and get a better sense for the Time-Traveler's situation. Starring: Michael Palmer — Jacob Randhawa Marie Horgan — Wanda Spinoza EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, the Narrator

The second episode of Fire in the Dark, containing the chapter, "Margrit and the Time-Traveler. While patrolling the cargo bay of her colony ship, Margrit encounters a strange man in a speckled black coat who's mysteriously appeared—complete with a shiny new spaceship—apparently out of thin recycled air. Take yourself away into the mind of Margrit, an Arcadian colonist, as she defends her starbound home from an unknown assailant. Starring: Arthi Chandra — Margrit EP Danis — The Time-Traveler, Narrator

The first episode of Fire in the Dark containing the chapter, "Rebecca and the Time-Traveler." The Federation is reeling from the first insurgence of Arcadia, all hope seems lost, and the end may be closer than it seems. Only worlds that have distanced themselves from their technology have survived so far, and at the top of that list is Agathon, known by locals as "the last refuge of the human condition." Take yourself away into the mind of Rebecca, an Agate librarian, and get your first taste of what the Orion Spur has to offer. Starring: Mikaela Macht — Rebecca Madelaine Funnelle — Mary John Moore — Rupert Brendan Ahern — James EP Danis — The Narrator

The introductory segment of Cycles of Orion, Volume One: Fire in the Dark. Includes the prelude and background. Take yourself away.