Episodes

  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 23

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 23
    Jun 18 2026
    In which the settlers on the strange Gallian sea find amusement and solace in the manufacture of skates and the exercise of gliding over the newly frozen expanse, while enduring the harsh and unyielding cold of their alien winter. In their midst, a wounded carrier-pigeon bearing a cryptic, partial message arrives, kindling hopes of contact with a distant and possibly imperilled compatriot.
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    13 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 24

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 24
    Jun 18 2026
    In which Captain Servadac and Lieutenant Procope, inspired by a plea for aid from a remote fragment of the Balearic Islands, ingeniously convert a yawl into a swift sail-sledge to brave the frozen expanse in a daring rescue attempt. Amidst the silent and severe landscape, their voyage culminates in the discovery of a nearly lost figure whose identity stirs familiar recognition, marking the close of a poignant chapter.
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    19 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 22

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 22
    Jun 17 2026
    In which our travellers, upon awakening to a new luminary distinct from their familiar moon, harmoniously set about regulating life on their frozen and barren orb, while exploring the limits of their icy domain and marveling at the gentle calm of an extraordinary volcanic eruption. They also witness the curious transformation of the sea from a liquid stillness into a solid expanse by the lightest touch, revealing the strange and delicate laws that govern this alien world.
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    14 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 21

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 21
    Jun 17 2026
    In which the resilient colony discovers a marvelously warm volcanic cavern, aptly named Nina’s Hive, that promises refuge and sustenance through a harsh and lengthy winter on their new celestial home. Meanwhile, preparation continues with spirited camaraderie and a hint of discord as one reluctant individual clings stubbornly to the vestiges of a vanishing world.
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    18 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 20

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 20
    Jun 16 2026
    In which the intrepid explorers, confronted by an unyielding and inhospitable soil, grapple with the dreadful prospect of surviving the relentless cold that creeps upon their alien island abode. Their fortunes turn with the discovery of a volcanic cavern, whose fiery breath promises a provident refuge and warmth amidst the encroaching frost.
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    17 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 19

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 19
    Jun 16 2026
    In which Captain Servadac is acknowledged as governor general by the assembled survivors on the fragment of the Old World, as they survey their precarious situation amid the mysterious new geographical features of their strange new realm. The captain candidly explains their extraordinary predicament to the wary Spaniards, while dealings concerning the valuable cargo of the tartan and the questions of loyalty and survival unfold under his watchful eye.
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    16 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 18

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 18
    Jun 15 2026
    In which Captain Servadac returns to Gourbi Island to find it besieged by a vast and unruly flock of birds threatening the crops, and soon discovers an unexpected human population comprised of a diverse, motley group including Andalusian Spaniards and a shrewd German merchant. Amidst concerns for their survival against nature’s depredations and the coming cold, the captain endeavours to understand the shifting society on this fragment of their altered world.
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    23 mins
  • Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 17

    Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 17
    Jun 15 2026
    In which the intrepid voyagers, committed to exploring the transformed seas of their new world, debate the prudence of further navigation amid rapidly falling temperatures and uncertain territories. Their search reveals a solitary child and a mysterious volcanic mountain, while cryptic messages cast intriguing light on their celestial journey, all before they resolve to return to the familiar refuge of Gourbi Island.
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    20 mins