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Regenis 4 Chronicles Book 2 - The Invisible Foe by Steve Simons
Science Fiction
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Space craft start disappearing, but the authorities can't figure out why, who or what is behind this. There is much fear in the Glaceons family, especially as the eldest son is now a qualified interstellar pilot and regularly traveling through space. Ed and Paul are once again thrown into the thick of things, what is it with these two and disappearances, last time it was their dad. Can they solve the mystery and even more important can they save the lives of those who disappeared along with the space craft. Dare you join Ed and Paul as they try to solve the mystery of The Invisible Foe.
Not suitable for under 12's as some romantic elements.
Music: Activation by D J Stylez and Listen To The Beating Of My Heart by Catriona. Both available from musicalley.com
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Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| 01 - Visitors (13.97 MB) | The story begins. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 02 - Patterns (10.36 MB) | Can Paul solve the mystery and find any clues in the datapack that Richard has handed him? Can Paul succeed where the professionals have failed? | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 03 - Catching Up (7.89 MB) | Jenny turns up and tells about the commission that she has just finished. Corina and Paul seem to be getting on as well, if not better than when they first met. Breakfast all round and something new to try out. Paul still trying to solve the mystery, seems to be making good progress. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 04 - Guilty Or Just A Coincidence (7.29 MB) | Richard arrives back, but this time without K K Mentaraq. Paul thinks he has found something, but isn't sure if it is purely coincidental or if the craft, most commonly found in the area where craft are disappearing, are guilty or not. There's discussion about Ed and Jenny, are they serious? | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 05 - On Duty (11.1 MB) | We follow Ed as he is out on duty as a commercial pilot. The new craft is most impressive, but the new captain, not so, in fact he's a bit of a moaner. To Ed's shock, he finds that one of the Kog-zey-enian craft is scheduled to cross their path. He hurriedly sends Richard a message, in-case anything happens to them. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 06 - Encounters (7.6 MB) | Having been released from duty, Ed remembers that there is a large window in the cafeteria and he can watch out for the Kog-zey-enian craft from there. Ed is disturbed as he observes the Garet-Dwes-Kenstria, it is one of the passengers, but what are her motives? | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 07 - Appearing on the Arrivals Board? (12.18 MB) | Ed had been so worried about the Kog-zey-enian craft, that he had not had much sleep, stopping up to keep an eye on the craft, however, thankfully nothing had happened. Ed runs into Penelope again over breakfast, they have a discussion about humans needing sleep, whilst Rhojastians don't need this, the chat continues. Ed reports for duty, which he brightens up when he when he gets out his z-aphmediator. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 08 - A lot packed into two days (10.31 MB) | Ed finds himself with some 'shore leave' but just what can you do in only two days. Ed finds the answer is quite a lot, if you meet the right people and it need not cost an arm and a leg. As well as the locals, Ed meets two others. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 09 - What Goes Around Comes Around (16.69 MB) | It is day 2 of Ed's 'Shore Leave', after an action packed afternoon and evening, Ed finds this morning somewhat of a comedown. His self appointed guide seems to have disappeared and left Ed to his own devices. It all starts with a misunderstanding with the VBC owner DeeCee's brother. But to find out how the day ends up you'll just have to listen. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 10 - Where is The Captain? (11.53 MB) | Ed gets back to his craft just in time, before boarding starts. However, things are not going well, the captain has disappeared and no-one knows where he's gone or when he's likely to get back. Ed is left with some choices, does he report the captain's disappearance, making the company and captain look bad, does Ed bluff it out hoping that the captain gets back in time, just what should he do? Ed knows that the craft cannot leave without the captain. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 11 - When Friends Meet in Space (14.04 MB) | Ed has found out that a friend is traveling on a craft which will soon be crossing their path. Ed looks forward to contacting his mate Keiran. However when contact is made, neither Kerian nor Ed are prepared for what comes next. To find out quite what happens listen to this chapter. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 12 - A Captain's Decision (13.51 MB) | It isn't often you find yourself in someone else's shoes, especially not those of a captain. However Ed does, listen to find out how he gets on and come to that, just why is he in the captain's shoes, have his fallen apart or something like that? | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 13 - What Nothing More? (4.83 MB) | All done at the docking ports, Ed is called back to the flight deck. He thought he had been forgotten. He wonders how the Geshbelhaus is getting on and come to that, where has keiran gone, as he didn't arrive on any of the rafts? | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 14 - The Invisible Foe (10.56 MB) | Ed has returned home, but he is not his usual self, in fact he's in a bad way, to find out just what is wrong and what happens to him, just listen. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 15 - Announcing The Arrival Of (14.78 MB) | Ed seems to be on the road to recovery, but just how long will it take? The Doctor tells the family that they will need to practice extreme caution to ensure that Ed does not slip backwards again. This is not an easy time. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 16 - Determination (9.97 MB) | Ed is determined to find out what had happened to him, but finds himself stonewalled at every turn, but there is one person he can rely on. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 17 - Trouble (9.03 MB) | Not only is Ed going aboard a new craft, but there's a new Captain too . There is also another surprise in store for Ed as well. It looks like he's heading into trouble though as the second flight does not seem to get on well with the Captain. | Feb 3, 2010 |
| 18 - Getting Aquainted (10.47 MB) | The new craft like a luxury intergalactic liner, the flight crew getting used to their new surroundings and each other. Ed thinks that Fedioaux is like no other Captain he has met before, she even appreciates the same music. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 19 - From Bad To Worse (16.07 MB) | They missed their take off slot and flight control must be having a joke, they delay the next slot. Although the delay means that they can now head straight to the destination rather than some arbitrary point in space. Ed takes the first shift. He's glad when the end of his shift comes, he decides to go to the entertainments room to wind down before grabbing something to eat and settling down to sleep. However, Ed is not prepared for what happens next. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 20 - Support (12.23 MB) | Ed decides to see the Captain about his problem. She tells him that he should have done this much earlier, but at least he has done the right thing now. She disappears to check things out, but returns with two security people, things seem to be getting even worse. Ed fears that his career will be on the line. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Chapter 21 - Life As Normal (13.12 MB) | As Ed comes off shift he is surprised that Richard is waiting for him. What is going on? Richard looks worried and declares, "It's happened again!" But what? Fedioaux asks if Ed has heard anything about the hearing, she says she left early. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Chapter 22 - Hard (14.17 MB) | Ed is awoken by something, just what was it? Whilst in a luxuriant cabin, Ed feels so limited, as he tries to obey the restrictions placed on him. He find it difficult to live as normal, he cannot go to places that he would normally go within the craft. He's glad when uncle Eichard comes to see him, at last a chance for some normality. Then the peace is broken. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 23 - Battle Stations (12.95 MB) | Richard and Ed have been summoned to a meeting. The Jasteritan is at a stop now, the room full, the captain and some other official are centre of attention. An announcement is made to the effect that they have arrived earlier than anticipated. The battle with whatever is out there is about to commence. Ed encounters Jiash again, he tries to get away. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 24 - The Pull (11.29 MB) | They are ready now, the Questor 9 looks impressive with the various craft attached to its hull, ready for anything. The two craft align themselves at opposite ends of space and as if someone has waved a starters flag they approach. Will they succeed in finding the anomaly? | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 25 - Am I? (5.97 MB) | Feeling nothing, seeing nothing, hearing, nothing, not knowing where he is, Ed is confused. He refuses to accept that he is, he won't even name the word, let alone accept the concept of finality, yet if he feels, sees and hears nothing what does that tell him? | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 26 - News (10.67 MB) | Paul gets the news about the Jasteritan's disappearance. At one he's glad that his brother and uncle's plan has worked, but at the same time, he is not relishing the fact that as the message has come to Paul, it is down to him to break the news to the family. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 27 - Regimented (12.73 MB) | Just where is Ed, there are rows and rows of them, but what are they? Meanwhile Sylvie and Paul have boarded a secret craft and are about to set off to see if they can rescue Ed and the others. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 28 - Presence (11.5 MB) | They appear to be waiting for something or someone, it has been a good two hours since Sylvie and Paul had boarded the impressive but strange looking Klashnayev. Paul is himself waiting for Sylvie to arrive in the cafeteria. Paul feels really uncomfortable amongst these military types, even though they appear to be ignoring him, he gets the strong feeling they are watching him like a hawk. Meanwhile Ed has the same sort of feeling that he is being observed, but he can see nothing. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 29 - Common Ground (9.45 MB) | Looking and feeling now more like those around them, Paul and Sylvie are dressed in military uniforms. They have been invited to a planning meeting, to discuss the rescue. Meanwhile Ed has managed to enter into some sort of strange dialogue with whoever or whatever is holding him here. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 30 - Listen To Me, To Us (14.41 MB) | The Klashnayev is coming up on its meeting place with the Questors 7, 8 and 9. Discussions are taking place with the Questor 9's equivalent of Galdesar's Leader Board. Ed thinks he is getting somewhere with his dialogue, but just why do they want the materials? How quickly things can change. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 31 - Tipping The Balance (12.26 MB) | Our intrepid rescuers find that the beings holding Ed and the others are just not listening and refusing to discuss the problem. Galdesar has plans to make them sit up and listen. Yes being in military, Galdesar's plan involves some destruction. Some action at last. | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 32 - What Use Is A Crumbling Empire? (7.16 MB) | The screen shows a really impressive craft, it is enormous, looking more like several craft than just a single craft. Could this be the place where Ed and the others are being held. Galdesar tells the Captain to motor on over to it and we'll open the front door just to show our friends out there that we mean business. Suddenly Ed sees why the panic, the image of the craft that Sylvie had projected to Ed and he then onto the beings, was none other than the very container that Ed and all the pods are housed. Is this the end of Ed and the others? | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 33 - So Where Do We Go Now? (9.18 MB) | Galdesar with much disbelief at the way that Sylvie explains what she is picking up. The beings are still not prepared to discuss the situation. Just what can they do now? | Feb 4, 2010 |
| 34 - Endings (9.2 MB) | This is the final chapter in the book, but is it the end of the story? We find out what happened to all those people held captive and also their unwitting captors. Whilst most loose ends are tied up there remains something ..... ..... you'll have to get book 3 to find out exactly what it is. | Feb 4, 2010 |