Arts http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Chapters of the Fractured Horizon Novel en-us Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivitive Works 3.0 United States License Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:32 -0800 ZxlXML 1.0 http://odgms.com heather@heatherroulo.com (Heather Roulo) heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo) 60 http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com/images/FH_340.jpghttp://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com H.E. Roulo A free audio novel Katherine Downs sets off to find her mysterious father?and awakens hundreds of years later into a world guided by visionary Royals. But Kay inadvertently blinds their power. As the only person who can bring unpredictable change, her very existence brings instability. Hunted, she joins the rebel Adams, bioengineered warriors who rely on banned technology for a precarious foothold on the fading world. Will they destroy Kay for being only human, or will revelations about her own unnatural origins cause Kay to help them in their ongoing war? Greeted by a high-tech horde, courted by visionary royalty, and always steps away from her goals, Kay must master her own abilities before humanity is destroyed on Earth and the colonies in space. Envision a world ready to collapse-- and then watch it tip over the edge. Fractured Horizon heather@heatherroulo.comH.E. Roulo http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:00 -0800 00:20:37 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)This short story, Great Asp and Little Death, first aired on Horror Addicts in June of 2010. In it, Death stalks a woman-warrior of near mythic proportion fresh from battle as she deals with her husband's death and her own imminent demise. Will she achieve hero status and be made immortal? Or will the wounds to her heart and body give her over to Death first?H.E. RouloThis short story, Great Asp and Little Death, first aired on Horror Addicts in June of 2010. In it, Death stalks a woman-warrior of near mythic proportion fresh from battle as she deals with her husband's death and her own imminent demise. Will she achieve hero status and be made immortal? Or will the wounds to her heart and body give her over to Death first? http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:00 -0800 00:27:48 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)A sci-fi horror short story. Torsten is a xenobotanist whose specialization in dangerous plants has already meant hideous death for someone he loved. The Lumentera is a beautiful specimen whose hallucinogenic and luminescent qualities make it an invaluable commodity. On the planet of Scillia amputation, lost love, and unrequited desire play out.H.E. RouloA sci-fi horror short story. Torsten is a xenobotanist whose specialization in dangerous plants has already meant hideous death for someone he loved. The Lumentera is a beautiful specimen whose hallucinogenic and luminescent qualities make it an invaluable commodity. On the planet of Scillia amputation, lost love, and unrequited desire play out. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00 -0800 00:41:06 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)In the final episode of Fractured Horizon the Adams and Royals see their fates come to pass as they always must. The world reassumes the form it would have had if the Royals had not distorted events. But Dante takes his vengence and Denim decides the course of the Snakes.H.E. RouloIn the final episode of Fractured Horizon the Adams and Royals see their fates come to pass as they always must. The world reassumes the form it would have had if the Royals had not distorted events. But Dante takes his vengence and Denim decides the course of the Snakes. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:00 -0800 00:26:17 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Ward confronts Nudev as she holds one lifeline in her hand. Meanwhile, the Adams hang suspended on another, and defending it takes every bit of strength they have.H.E. RouloWard confronts Nudev as she holds one lifeline in her hand. Meanwhile, the Adams hang suspended on another, and defending it takes every bit of strength they have. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:00 -0800 00:28:49 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)The Adams invade the palace. Keats races to find his brother. Kay takes a team to secure the tunnel to the spaceport.H.E. RouloThe Adams invade the palace. Keats races to find his brother. Kay takes a team to secure the tunnel to the spaceport. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:00 -0800 00:33:42 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)The start of Section 4: Conflagration. Kay delivers herself into the hands of the Royals. Nudev's stunning ultimate plan is revealed. Kay stops wishing, and takes action. Embrace the final inevitable war!H.E. RouloThe start of Section 4: Conflagration. Kay delivers herself into the hands of the Royals. Nudev's stunning ultimate plan is revealed. Kay stops wishing, and takes action. Embrace the final inevitable war! http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00 -0800 00:33:42 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Nudev forms an alliance. Kay ends the Strategist's battle by revealing the Adams's dire situation and a challenge from Orlando is gladly accepted. This is the end of Section 3.H.E. RouloNudev forms an alliance. Kay ends the Strategist's battle by revealing the Adams's dire situation and a challenge from Orlando is gladly accepted. This is the end of Section 3. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:00 -0800 00:28:56 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Finished with battle, the returning bioengineered Adams discover that a death blow has been dealt to their kind. Nudev argues with His Majesty Orlando over sinister plans.H.E. RouloFinished with battle, the returning bioengineered Adams discover that a death blow has been dealt to their kind. Nudev argues with His Majesty Orlando over sinister plans. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:00 -0800 00:41:59 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Kay returns to the Adam Stronghold with the Snakes and demands a place. The Adams and Royals engage in open warfare around the Stronghold. Kay must question the motives of her friends.H.E. RouloKay returns to the Adam Stronghold with the Snakes and demands a place. The Adams and Royals engage in open warfare around the Stronghold. Kay must question the motives of her friends. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:00 -0800 00:32:45 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Nudev is done in the Adam labs and leaves the Stronghold without providing Kay the benefit of her prescient knowledge. Left on her own, Kay seeks new ways to change the Strategists� plans but others are much more experienced plotters and Kay pays the price for breaking the ultimate taboo.H.E. RouloNudev is done in the Adam labs and leaves the Stronghold without providing Kay the benefit of her prescient knowledge. Left on her own, Kay seeks new ways to change the Strategists� plans but others are much more experienced plotters and Kay pays the price for breaking the ultimate taboo. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:00 -0800 00:27:28 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Kay returns to the Adams Stronghold and plots like a Strategist. Penelope, Boyle, and Keats wrestle with issues of their own, revealing deep cracks in Adam society. Kay is painfully reunited with Nudev.H.E. RouloKay returns to the Adams Stronghold and plots like a Strategist. Penelope, Boyle, and Keats wrestle with issues of their own, revealing deep cracks in Adam society. Kay is painfully reunited with Nudev. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00 -0800 00:27:28 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)This is the start of Volume 3. Kay returns to the Adams and sees that they are reaching the edge of desperation. She finally meets the Snakes, but not under the best circumstances!H.E. RouloThis is the start of Volume 3. Kay returns to the Adams and sees that they are reaching the edge of desperation. She finally meets the Snakes, but not under the best circumstances! http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:00 -0800 00:34:20 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)As they flee Royal troops the escapees get to know each other, leading Ward to a revelation. The Royals' troops attack them and not everyone gets away.H.E. RouloAs they flee Royal troops the escapees get to know each other, leading Ward to a revelation. The Royals' troops attack them and not everyone gets away. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:00 -0800 00:34:20 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Rejecting a neatly planned and sanctioned dungeon escape, Kay steals the Royals' secret weapon. Her new escape plan isn't tidy at all.H.E. RouloRejecting a neatly planned and sanctioned dungeon escape, Kay steals the Royals' secret weapon. Her new escape plan isn't tidy at all. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:00 -0800 00:35:30 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)In mourning and blaming Kay, Orlando sets in motion a plan that is not his own. He delivers a brutal ultimatum. Ward learns that he has been serving the Royals. That alone is not enough to make him question his resolve. However, after learning that Kay is the only help he can expect from the Adams, he reveals how the Royals have given themselves the edge. Will Kay accept Orlando's offer? Or will Kay and Ward unite to fight the Royals undeserved power? And what does the 'undeserved power' think of the whole thing?H.E. RouloIn mourning and blaming Kay, Orlando sets in motion a plan that is not his own. He delivers a brutal ultimatum. Ward learns that he has been serving the Royals. That alone is not enough to make him question his resolve. However, after learning that Kay is the only help he can expect from the Adams, he reveals how the Royals have given themselves the edge. Will Kay accept Orlando's offer? Or will Kay and Ward unite to fight the Royals undeserved power? And what does the 'undeserved power' think of the whole thing? http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:00 -0800 00:37:48 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Orlando tests the freedom that having Kay around gives, and enters the city for more hidden mischief. Meanwhile, Diemos leads the Adams to war and Talos cannot stop it. The city of Onna goes from playground to battleground.H.E. RouloOrlando tests the freedom that having Kay around gives, and enters the city for more hidden mischief. Meanwhile, Diemos leads the Adams to war and Talos cannot stop it. The city of Onna goes from playground to battleground. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:00 -0800 00:43:28 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)In this episode we meet Orlando's father, Gilbert. The unmasking at a lavish costume ball makes everything clearer.H.E. RouloIn this episode we meet Orlando's father, Gilbert. The unmasking at a lavish costume ball makes everything clearer. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:00 -0800 00:29:15 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)The Royals' ability to predict the future let them take incredible risks with complete confidence, but with Kay their sport essentially goes from the safety of a mall rock-climbing wall to scaling K2. Then Orlando takes it way beyond that.H.E. RouloThe Royals' ability to predict the future let them take incredible risks with complete confidence, but with Kay their sport essentially goes from the safety of a mall rock-climbing wall to scaling K2. Then Orlando takes it way beyond that. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00 -0800 00:39:12 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)The start of Volume 2: Onna City! Kay's mission is to return to Onna City and discover how the Royals predictions have become so accurate. But the Royals have been preparing for generations. Don't you hate it when you stumble into a musical about your life?H.E. RouloThe start of Volume 2: Onna City! Kay's mission is to return to Onna City and discover how the Royals predictions have become so accurate. But the Royals have been preparing for generations. Don't you hate it when you stumble into a musical about your life? http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00 -0800 00:31:38 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Now with a bonus 13 minute Devon vision of the final battle for Leslie's lab! Talos is surprised by Kay's reaction to a revelation that is obvious in hindsight. It changes her quest and leaves her marked. You scheme for weeks and weeks, and then one little revelation gets you your way. What's the fun in that? Lots! Because there are always new plots to hatch!H.E. RouloNow with a bonus 13 minute Devon vision of the final battle for Leslie's lab! Talos is surprised by Kay's reaction to a revelation that is obvious in hindsight. It changes her quest and leaves her marked. You scheme for weeks and weeks, and then one little revelation gets you your way. What's the fun in that? Lots! Because there are always new plots to hatch! http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00 -0800 00:35:39 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)I'd save your life if you'd stop shooting at me. Now with an extended Devon memory of David's departure!H.E. RouloI'd save your life if you'd stop shooting at me. Now with an extended Devon memory of David's departure! http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00 -0800 00:32:24 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Devon was tricked into finding Kay, and the the scope of the duplicity involved staggers her. Aggie is driven to hasty violence when a piece of Kay's past resurfaces. This is no sparring match. This is death.H.E. RouloDevon was tricked into finding Kay, and the the scope of the duplicity involved staggers her. Aggie is driven to hasty violence when a piece of Kay's past resurfaces. This is no sparring match. This is death. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Wed, 26 Aug 2008 14:00 -0800 00:30:38 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Kay's trial period is drawing to a close. Are Kay's weaknessess going to get her killed, or vice-versa?H.E. RouloKay's trial period is drawing to a close. Are Kay's weaknessess going to get her killed, or vice-versa? http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:00 -0800 00:32:07 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Denim, a Jackal who serves the leader of the visionary Snakes, impatiently awaits the long-anticipated meeting with Kay, but matters quickly escalate and he is left not only empty-handed, but heartbroken.H.E. RouloDenim, a Jackal who serves the leader of the visionary Snakes, impatiently awaits the long-anticipated meeting with Kay, but matters quickly escalate and he is left not only empty-handed, but heartbroken. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:00 -0800 00:38:42 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Kay retreats to Jackal City. Don't judge her too harshly, it just seems prudent against an enemy that can cause involuntary acts like tragic self-immolation or, you know, incontinence.H.E. RouloKay retreats to Jackal City. Don't judge her too harshly, it just seems prudent against an enemy that can cause involuntary acts like tragic self-immolation or, you know, incontinence. http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:24 -0800 00:33:03 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Swept up in politics she doesn't understand, the tests of their war-like culture become intense and bewilderingly personal. . . not to mention telekinetic. No fair!H.E. RouloSwept up in politics she doesn't understand, the tests of their war-like culture become intense and bewilderingly personal. . . not to mention telekinetic. No fair! http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:24 -0800 00:40:36 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)The Adams have the technology that Kay needs, but she must prove her value before she will be accepted. She will be accepted, right?H.E. RouloThe Adams have the technology that Kay needs, but she must prove her value before she will be accepted. She will be accepted, right? http://www.fracturedhorizonnovel.com Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00 -0800 00:33:34 No heather@heatherroulo.com (H.E. Roulo)Awakening after more than a century of hibernation, Kay struggles to survive, a task made all the harder when she is mistaken for a reviled bioengineered Adam.H.E. RouloAwakening after more than a century of hibernation, Kay struggles to survive, a task made all the harder when she is mistaken for a reviled bioengineered Adam. no