Author: Adam

The Double Cross, Part Nineteen

Continued from Part Eightteen Small Packages stared up at the sun-less sky. “Bro, keep an eye out. Comman-der Justice will be back any second.” “I don’t know about that,” Revelator said. “He could make it home or—” “He’ll be back” The Sword paced. “Pantheon’s dead. Ice Cube’s dead. Texas Ranger’s dead. The Tarantula King’s dead.”…

Countdown, Part Five

Continued from Part Four Colonel Morgan awoke to tapping on his door. He groaned. Dear Lord, what is it at this hour? The clock by his bed read 03:09. Colonel Morgan said, “Who is it?” “Sir, Corporal Perry, sir. There’s a priority red message from Army Intelli-gence.” “I’ll take it. Feed it into my HV.”…

The Double Cross, Part Eighteen

Continued from Part Seventeen Captain Justice moved to one side of the room, Commander Justice, Jr. moved to other near the window. “Remember,” said Captain Justice, “make him angry.” Junior nodded. “Gotcha.” He screamed a vulgar insult about the Human Muscle’s mother.  The Human Muscle charged at Junior, who jumped out of the way. The…

Countdown, Part Four

Continued from Part Three CThree hours later, Snyder sat on his bunk in the stockade. Sgt. Gina Kendell paced the cell block. “Why’d you have to get yourself thrown in the stockade?” “I’ve told you five time now, I didn’t even know I was doing anything wrong.” “I had a hot date. But am I…