April 2019 – Natepod

Act 2: Flames

I’m a princess carved from marble, smoother than a storm. And the scars that mark my body, they’re silver and gold.

Playlist Notes: Novas 5.2: Alleys That We Run Through Act 1

(previously: Mixtape of the Found Decade)

It is an alternate 1984. Two forces are fighting for control of the Western world. A shadowy Company armed with mind-altering artificial intelligence, and an underground network of musicians: the Novas.

This story takes place between Acts 1 and 2 of Novas 2 .

Novas 5.2: Alleys That We Run Through

Act 1: Embers

“Children, behave”. That’s what they say when we’re together. “And watch how you play.” They don’t understand. And so we’re running just as fast as we can. Holding onto one another’s hand.

Playlist Notes: Novas 5.1: Up To An Ivory Tower

(previously: Mixtape of the Found Decade)

(previously: Novas 3)

(previously: Novas 4.4)

(previously in story time: Novas 2.2)

It is 1986. One of the 1986s, at least.

Susan has smuggled herself aboard the Satellite, orbital headquarters of the Company. She links into the Simulation. She is going to fight the System for Jack’s soul.

Novas 5.1: Up To An Ivory Tower

Act 1: Running