The Problem with Petpetts
(2026)(Book 14 in the No Stress Space Express series)
A novel by Jack Bodett
Hauling freight is easy. House-training ain't.
Heya, pal. It's Rusty, comin' at ya from the doghouse. See, our latest gig involved picking up a routine load at an extraterrestrial swap meet. Woulda been a quick in-and-out job… until Jenna spotted a vendor peddlin' big colorful eggs guaranteed to hatch into lovable pets. Next thing we knew, Nessie had a mascot-to-be in a speckled shell.
I've seen the movies, and I know what happens when you bring a weird alien egg onto your spaceship. I was ready with a crowbar to start prying crazed spiders off people's faces if need be. But when that shell busted open, out popped a critter that was half puppy, half kitten, and a hundred percent adorable.
Now Piper's teaching a new pet old tricks, Mike's slipping half his suppers under the table, and Jenna's got a lap-sized cuddle buddy. And me? I like being a pet-papa just fine, but it seems our little bundle of fluff is hiding some real big surprises. And I'm starting to understand why that vendor was selling them eggs dirt cheap…
No Stress Space Express is a long-running, feel-good science-fiction series packed with clever repairs, playful banter, found family, and sweet romance. Perfect for fans of Jerry Boyd's Bob and Nikki series (Bob's Saucer Repair) and the warm, cozy charm of Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes. Come aboard and enjoy the ride.
Genre: GameLit
Heya, pal. It's Rusty, comin' at ya from the doghouse. See, our latest gig involved picking up a routine load at an extraterrestrial swap meet. Woulda been a quick in-and-out job… until Jenna spotted a vendor peddlin' big colorful eggs guaranteed to hatch into lovable pets. Next thing we knew, Nessie had a mascot-to-be in a speckled shell.
I've seen the movies, and I know what happens when you bring a weird alien egg onto your spaceship. I was ready with a crowbar to start prying crazed spiders off people's faces if need be. But when that shell busted open, out popped a critter that was half puppy, half kitten, and a hundred percent adorable.
Now Piper's teaching a new pet old tricks, Mike's slipping half his suppers under the table, and Jenna's got a lap-sized cuddle buddy. And me? I like being a pet-papa just fine, but it seems our little bundle of fluff is hiding some real big surprises. And I'm starting to understand why that vendor was selling them eggs dirt cheap…
No Stress Space Express is a long-running, feel-good science-fiction series packed with clever repairs, playful banter, found family, and sweet romance. Perfect for fans of Jerry Boyd's Bob and Nikki series (Bob's Saucer Repair) and the warm, cozy charm of Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes. Come aboard and enjoy the ride.
Genre: GameLit
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