Author: Adam

Day of Dread, Part Nine

Continued from Part Eight Merle packed up his papers. Snyder said, “It moves.” “That was embarrassing, Snyder.” “So is hanging. Even I know Hollerman was way out of line. What were you doing?” “What are you talking about? The man’s brilliant. In getting an acquittal, objecting like a bad TV lawyer won’t help.” “So what’s…

The Emerald Avenger v. The Corruptibles, Part Sixteen

Continued from Part Fifteen Zolgron cleared his throat. “Next on the list is Ross’s left arm, Jake Welch. To get him, you’ll need to send him an e-mail.” Dave arched his eyebrows. “I’m going to terrorize him with threatening e-mails?” “No, you’ll send him an attachment—us.” The Emerald Avenger withdrew back to the real world…

Day of Dread, Part Eight

Continued from Part Seven The next day, the prosecution rested at three o’clock. Captain Merle stood. “Defense calls Doctor Marie Boulet.” The military psychiatrist took the stand. Merle said, “After examining Specialist Snyder, what is your evaluation of Colonel’s Dread’s order?” Dr. Boulet replied, “I believe the order was psychologically abusive to Specialist Snyder.” “Could…

Emerald Avenger v. The Corruptibles, Part Fifteen

Continued from Part Fourteen The Emerald Avenger stood with Zolgron at Powerhouse’s waterfall. “Wilson and Gordon look sure to be found guilty of arson.” Zolgron smiled. “Splendid. That should take them out of circulation for about five years and then ruin the rest of their lives.” The Emerald Avenger sighed. Zolgron frowned. “You’re not happy….

The Great Search, Part Sixteen

Continued from Part Fifteen In Pittsburgh, Commander Justice Jr. dashed to the jewelry store with its door hanging wide open. This call on the police scanner sounded like one Janus was sure to answer. Where is he? A tied up man and a woman flew through the air and landed on the pavement. Janus stepped…