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Brokering Trust

Here's the first 4000 words of the new story, Brokering Trust.

A scientist is granted a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to the Trappist system, home of the Brokers, where no human has set foot before. A seemingly simple expedition grows more complicated as he is forced to balance the interests of his government and those of the enigmatic aliens who have requested his help.

Read along here:

https://snekguy.com/stories/pinwheel/brokering-trust/ 

The lovely concept art featured comes courtesy of Intrastele.

Brokering Trust

Comments

I'm currently unable to stay online long enough to actually post an update on the website, but rest assured that editing continues. Today I skipped ahead a bit to complete chapter 25 and the epilogue. All that's left to do now is a short section of the last sex scene.

Snekguy

10,000 words, chapter 23 is done and some of 24.

Snekguy

Chapter 21 and 22 are complete. Completion has reached 90%.

Snekguy

The audiobook is finished and has been uploaded to my distributor. It’s currently undergoing QC, but it should be ready soon. I also had time to do some editing today, another 5000 words of chapter 21.

Snekguy

5000 words, chapter 20 is finally done. Now, it's a straight shot to that second sex scene. Fingers crossed I can wrap it up by next week. Tomorrow is my day off, but I may not post an update on Monday, because the audiobook is ready to be uploaded and I need to get that done ASAP so it'll be available for Halloween.

Snekguy

3000 words, lots of new content.

Snekguy

Another update, lots of new content.

Snekguy

Another 2600 words, including a lot of new content.

Snekguy

Another chunk down, alien PP design has been finalized. Overall completion has passed 70%.

Snekguy

Another chunk of content down today, the chapter is about halfway done. There will be some all-new content to replace the next scene tomorrow. I also finished the review and editing process for the audiobook today, so that’s ready to be uploaded as soon as I have the time.

Snekguy

Not a lot of forward progress today, I wanted to go back and give that last scene another pass, and found some issues I wanted to correct. I also updated the Hetero version with a few small fixes and improvements I made to the Gay version.

Snekguy

Thanks, I do my best.

Snekguy

I'm honestly impressed by your work ethic, you are really dedicated.

ElephantTalk

Another chunk of chapter 20 is done, and I added some new content. I’d say the scene is about 40% complete.

Snekguy

The first chunk of Chapter 20 is done. This is the big sex scene, so this process is going to be quite involved, as I will both be editing existing content and adding in new content.

Snekguy

Chapters 18 and 19 are done. I also updated the human wiki page yesterday with a bunch of artwork and writeups that I've gotten since it was last updated. The Battleship, Beewolf, Dropship, Kodiak, Timberwolf, and Yagda have all been updated and expanded with new content.

Snekguy

Chapter 17 is done.

Snekguy

Chapters 15, 16, and some of 17 are done.

Snekguy

Chapter 14 is done. This one required a bit more extensive editing. There probably won't be an update tomorrow, as I have to listen through the finished Widow's Welcome audiobook!

Snekguy

Chapters 12-14 are done.

Snekguy

9-12 are complete. I'm about halfway done.

Snekguy

Chapters 4-9 of the gay version are complete.

Snekguy

The first four chapters of the gay edition for Brokering Trust are live. This is going to be a little more involved than I was hoping, so please bear with me as I work my way through it. I would also welcome any feedback about errors or weirdness that you come across. Both versions of the story are now accessible via the merged page.

Snekguy

All editing phases are complete, that should be it for this version. Next step is rewriting a few scenes for the gay version. Weaver dialogue formatting is still fucky but I need to experiment with how that shows up in ebooks and on other sites before I commit to a fix.

Snekguy

I'm back from my space vacation. 6 chapters finalized today, 5 left. Editing on the hetero version should be done tomorrow. I also received the final versions of the files for the Widow's Welcome audiobook, which I will be reviewing as soon as I have time.

Snekguy

Thanks dude!

Snekguy

Happy Birthday! Enjoy some much needed rest, and enjoy starfield I know I have been! Thanks for another amazing chapter in the Pinwheel series, cant wait to see the next chapter in your adventure making!

Paul Martinek

Thanks!

Snekguy

Happy birthday dude, and enjoy yourself. I can’t wait to play it!

Saro13

20,000 words. Chapters 23, 24, 25, and the epilogue are done. That's it! The proofreading phase is finished. I have some more Grammarly passes to do on some chapters but the editing is pretty much complete. This isn't quite the end of the project, as I promised a gay version and will have to rewrite some scenes and make some changes for that, which will take a few more days. It's my birthday, and Starfield just came out, so I'm going to take the rest of the week off to visit family and play a little. Stay tuned, because I'll be running some Patreon polls over the next few days so you guys can vote on what I work on next.

Snekguy

Another 10,000 words, chapter 22 is done.

Snekguy

15,000 words, Chapter 21 and some of 22 is done. We’re at 85% completion.

Snekguy

Awesome!

ElephantTalk

24,000 words, chapter 20 is edited.

Snekguy

Another 10,000 words, Chapter 19 is done and some of 20.

Snekguy

Chapter 18 is done, another 10,000 words. 60% complete.

Snekguy

Chapter 17 is done, another 10,000 words. We're past the halfway point.

Snekguy

Chapter 16 is done, 7,000 words. I also added in a museum exhibit section about predation that slipped my mind during writing.

Snekguy

Chapter 15 is done, 5000 words. Just a heads-up, I'm going to be entertaining family and traveling to a wedding over the next few days. I intend to keep editing, but updates may come at unusual times.

Snekguy

12,000 words, chapters 13 and 14 are done. I’m trimming some of the exposition dump scenes and tightening those up. There’s some cool stuff that isn’t really related to the plot in any way, and that’ll be explored more in future entries.

Snekguy

Lovely work

ElephantTalk

12,000 words today, chapters 11 and 12 are complete.

Snekguy

Chapters 9 and 10 are done, another 10,000 words. I moved the scene where David accesses Selkie's terminal and merged it with one of the intranet sections, which should improve the pacing and keep it digestible.

Snekguy

Chapter 8 is done, another 10,000 words. Editing is approximately 30% complete.

Snekguy

Had to work on some audiobook stuff today so I didn't have time for editing. The reshoots are all done and the editing is nearing its final phase.

Snekguy

Chapters 6-8 are done, another 10,000 words. I had some feedback about moving David’s first nocturnal excursion outside his habitat to a little later in the story for a more natural progression, so bear with me while I tweak that section.

Snekguy

Chapters 4-6 are done, another 17,000 words.

Snekguy

The first 20,000 words are edited, chapters 1-4. Please note that Weaver’s dialogue will be a bit fucky during this process, as the HTML hates it and it has to be tweaked manually for correct spacing.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I have my moments.” Finished! Final word count is just shy of 198,000. I’m going to take a break for a day or two to recoup, and then I’ll start the editing process. It should take around a month, and I promised you guys a bi version, so I’ll have to take some time to write those new scenes too.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “It is hard to imagine that there could be so many,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I am exhausted,”

Snekguy

2300 word update, new content at “I am not so fragile,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'She broke off her kiss'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘Flower pounced on Selkie’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Glad to hear that you’re not leaving all of those employees high and dry.”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'More Hazard teams arrived'

Snekguy

Check Mate

ElephantTalk

Unfortunately I had to attend a family function today and ran out of time for an update, but hopefully some fanworks will tide you over.

Snekguy

classic David

Sparky

2600 word update, new content at “I have no choice,”

Snekguy

This story has been a real odyssey, I can’t wait to see what happens next

Saro13

2400 word update, new content at “I strongly advise against this course of action,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I can remote into those systems from here,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'Every door along the way was shut'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Contact your circle and inform them of our plan,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “What can we do now?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I do not imagine that the Disciplinary Board will be lenient in his case.”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Look at the logs on the terminal!”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “This is very unorthodox,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “That’s enough,” Looks like pinned posts are working again so I'll put this back here.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “That’s enough,”

Snekguy

2800 word update, new content at “You think it should come out, then?”

Snekguy

I had to tackle quite a few projects today, including getting the timeline running, some audiobook stuff, and some art stuff, so unfortunately I ran out of time for an update.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I wanted to tell you sooner,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “David, are you ready?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Private sims?” Big reveal time! Please be careful not to post any spoilers.

Snekguy

2200 word update, new content at ‘Sunlight spilled in through the open windows’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I want to feel that heat inside me,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘She lay down on his chest’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “You lied when you told me that you were no poet,”

Snekguy

2300 word update, new content at “You don’t owe me anything,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘He kept it up for a few minutes more’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Ingest?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “There are other things that we can do while we wait,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘I dunno what you’re doing down there’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘She had found a steady pace’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Compatible?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'They chatted as they ate'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “So, what can you tell me about this place we’re going?”

Snekguy

Something tells me Davids unknown contact isn't being entirely truthful with him either.

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at “The distraction is very welcome,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “It had better be a fucking good plan,”

Snekguy

Describing David as a "90s kid" got a chuckle I gotta admit

The Glimmering Warlock

2200 word update, new content at 'Cool water poured over David’s head'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Your suit will fill with water if I unzip it any further,”

Snekguy

Okay sweet. Will definitely give them a read. Hope to see more of this development of a story or two in the future. Have a good night

Grainger

Hi Grainger, thank you for the support! Indeed the story Worlds Apart 2 is all about that subject and features it very heavily, so I recommend reading that one (and WA1) if you're interested.

Snekguy

2400 word update, new content at “Still, it must be nice.”

Snekguy

Hey cool artwork. I was curious to ask if out of all your story’s you have made does the women ever get pregnant? I am relatively new and have only read longhunter, conjunction, and am workin on heart of the mountain. I just like the idea of human and non humans having children. Have a good day

Grainger

2000 word update, new content at “Perfection quickly becomes boring,”

Snekguy

2200 word update, new content at “We’re not going back to the city?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'David dared to move a hand to her torso'

Snekguy

2300 word update, new content at “You are red again,”

Snekguy

I am only now noticing the similarities between the relationship of Mountain & Snow and Selkie & David, beging infatuated with another bound to an environment they that is hostile to them. Hopefully they have a happier ending.

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at 'He suddenly became aware of the sound'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “You are trying to teach it human ethics,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Alright, time to get to work,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Not a pillow – an egg sack.”

Snekguy

Wonderful

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at “The Administrator will be angry if we arrive late!”

Snekguy

1500 word update, new content at “How old are these?” Little short today because I've been working on art stuff.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “You seem tired,”

Snekguy

Seeing all the time and hard work you're doing is amazing, looking forward to reading

Giggles fun time

Excited to see this conspiracy unfold

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at 'Something didn’t add up.'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “It’s nice,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “How about we have our game up in the habitat?”

Snekguy

The interactions between Selkie and Flower are extremely endearing, and seeing Selkie slowly come out of her proverbial shell around David has been a treat so far

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at 'David pulled himself out of the tunnel'

Snekguy

“underwater tentacle cuddles”, as a concept, sounds like a pleasant experience. It would also make for an interesting band name.

estaenlasombra

2700 word update, new content at “We have to gain its trust,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “How did you know that?” I’m not wholly satisfied with the section about fallacies and paradoxes. They’re extremely complex, and I ran out of time, so I may go back and add to/iterate on those.

Snekguy

Man what a cliffhanger, I had a feeling things had been going too smoothly for David.

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at ‘The view shifted to show what looked like a chain of islands’

Snekguy

The cook having to dress like they’re working a forge, when it’s only a bonfire, is an awesome detail

Saro13

2000 word update, new content at “This arrangement has been taxing on both of us,”

Snekguy

Wonderful work, flustered Selkie is pretty adorable

ElephantTalk

2500 word update, new content at “Do not spoil the scene!”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘From the shimmering water ahead’

Snekguy

Had to do some audiobook-related work today and ran out of time to complete the update, unfortunately. Good news is it's coming along very nicely and I should have some cool teasers for you guys to check out soon.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'I’ve been staying with you for the better part of three days'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'David returned to find Selkie hunched over her terminal.'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Do you speak Krell?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘It was a lot of information to absorb all at once.’

Snekguy

Very excited to see the intricacies and oddities of Broker society!

ElephantTalk

2000 word update, new content at ‘Not sure if he wanted to pry any further’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Public displays of emotion are discouraged,”

Snekguy

1500 word update, I was a little busy with art stuff today. New content at “I aim to please.”

Snekguy

4000 word update, new content at “I have ordered food,”

Snekguy

1500 word update, I was a little busy today. New content at “Then, let us continue.”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I am willing to excuse your alien eccentricities if your efforts bear fruit,” Just a heads up, Weaver's dialogue is fucking with the HTML formatting on the page, which is oddly meta, so I'm working on fixing the spacing. Shouldn't impact readability a great deal.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “How should we respond?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I’ll try to keep it that way,”

Snekguy

2500 word update, new content at ‘After glancing warily’

Snekguy

I've had a pretty bad flu for the last couple of days and I slept for most of today, so I'll pick it back up tomorrow.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Indeed.”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “I had no idea,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “How old are you?”

Snekguy

1600 word update, new content at 'Selkie opened her mouth' The update is a little shy of the mark today because I lost several hours to developing a new timekeeping system and mythology for the Brokers. It required an unpleasant amount of math.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'Are you really going to have a panic attack' The initial dinner scene in the apartment was a bit of a lore dump, so I moved the section about the Broker government and how it functions to later in the story to improve the pacing, and I replaced it with a short conversation about housing. If you see that part repeating in this update, you're not crazy, and if you'd like to read the new section that was added in, you can go to “Not bad at all,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Okay, this is getting interesting,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “What do you propose we do first?”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Too valuable to just whack with a sledgehammer.”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at ‘Sensing that she might finally’

Snekguy

1500 word update, new content at “I’m guessing that you own one of these PMCs?” Ran into a bit of an issue today and had to rework some things, but we should be good.

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'Before they could approach'

Snekguy

2200 word update, new content at “A submersible,”

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'She popped one of the seeds into her mouth'

Snekguy

2100 word update, new content at ‘She passed the open container back to him’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “Indeed,”

Snekguy

2500 word update, new content at ‘The Broker began to swim up the shaft’

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at “The program is my responsibility,”

Snekguy

2300 word update, new content at “They sound important.”

Snekguy

All of these matte-white walls remind me of the Kaminoans, the cloning aliens from the second Star Wars prequel. The had similarly blank white walls in the “visible” spectrum of light. However, they could see into the UV spectrum, and all of these blank white walls were actually extensively decorated in UV-visible paints that human sight simply can’t see

Saro13

2200 word update, new content at “You must carry your luggage from here,”

Snekguy

2800 word update, new content at “All will be explained soon,”

Snekguy

2500 word update, new content at 'As they neared the ocean'

Snekguy

2000 word update, new content at 'David cursed under his breath again'

Snekguy

Yesssssss, now it’s time to force myself NOT to constantly update my feed for this story,and give it a few days to build up. I read to fast and you make the stories too good.

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