Author: Adam

Separation, Part Three

Continued from Part Two As the heroes gathered around the fire that evening, eating rations bars, the Sword stood and raised his right hand. “May, I have your attention, please? We have great news. Small Packages and Skyscraper found a plant growing on the surface. Data Bank has completed her analysis and found that the…

Unknown Mission, Part Twenty-Five

Continued from Part Twenty-Four Snyder stood in full dress uniform by the grave of Lieutenant Jim Ealgeclaw, outside of Flagstaff, Arizona.  The grave was as much a monument to Blackjack McGraw’s friendship. The Empire either left the executed to be eaten by birds or else threw the bodies into a bonfire. The officer who presided…

Separation, Part Two

Continued from Part One Ian’s body throbbed with pain. Why couldn’t they have killed me? I want to die! Jalzabel shouted via Ian’s lips, “Take care of this body, Markum. It’s got a bullet wound and other miscellaneous problems.” Markum said, “I’ll take a look at it.” “I enjoy the pain, but unfortunately I need…

Unknown Mission, Part Twenty-Four

Continued from Part Twenty-Three Snyder stood in the middle of a vast dessert. Nothing to see but sand and a solitary figure approaching. What was going on? Snyder reached for his colt service revolver. “Anny, that won’t be necessary,” said the familiar voice. “Grandma!” Snyder ran over and embraced his grandmother. “I love you.” A…