Author: Adam

Unknown Mission, Part Sixteen

Continued from Part Fifteen Snyder smiled as McGraw’s horse landed on Boardwalk. Snyder stared across the board at McGraw’s pile of cash. One blue $50 bill, 3 pink $5s, and 2 white $1s for a grand total of $67 Monopoly dollars. Boardwalk cost $400. “I think I’ll pass,” said McGraw. “You can’t pass. The rules…

The Battle Begins, Part Three

Continued from Part Two Dave sat at his computer, skimming the Seattle Guardian online. Powerhouse had decided to take the rest of the day off after his run-in with police. He clicked on a story about the Seattle police chief issuing a statement against him. Dave read the caption of the picture. “‘The Chief and…

War Under Glass, Part Seven

Continued from Part Six Jesse exchanged a dubious glance with Pantheon. “He claims he didn’t have control over his own actions?” Revelator nodded. Jesse could be a tad slow sometimes. “The demon possessing him was behind everything.” “Could you ask what they’re planning?” “I can’t ask anything.” Revelator pointed at his head. “This thing is…

Unknown Mission, Part Fifteen

Continued from Part Fourteen Jirel pounded on Nick Verducci’s hotel room door. Jirel sniffed. The fresh stench of fornication and the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door meant Verducci would not want to receive guests. “Hey, you out there, you stupid and illiterate?” said Verducci from within. “It’s Cutler,” said Jirel. “I want a…

The Battle Begins, Part Two

Continued from Part One While Powerhouse patrolled the skies over Seattle, a police helicopter flew up behind him. “Attention Powerhouse, we order you to land!” Powerhouse complied. The copter descended and came to a rest nearby. A officer got out and sauntered up. “Can I see your license?” “Where would you get a license for…

War Under Glass, Part Six

Continued from Part Five The Defender sat under a tree across from the Empress. “So I said, ‘Sorry I can’t hang around.’” She laughed at his joke to the mob boss he’d left tied up and upside down. She said, “You are very funny.” Him? Funny? The poor lady. The Defender stood. “It is very…