Dormition - Chapter Two
Spoiler-Free Prequel: The Debriefing
The second chapter of Dormition is a prequel that tells the story of General Javier Meade’s turn against the Sabia. It’s a prequel to Fallen, and there are no spoilers. So if you haven’t read Fallen, you can enjoy this chapter!
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Second Chapter of Dormition
The setting of this spoiler-free chapter is about two years before Fallen. General Javier Meade describes his first encounter with the Sabia, as well as the introduction of Chloe. Find out why a famous general would turn against the aliens who promised humanity peace and prosperity.
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Next time, the international science fiction creator series continues with Phillip Carter from the United Kingdom. See previous interviews with creators from Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, and Ukraine. Then, another prequel (spoiler-free) chapter from Dormition.