Author: Adam

The Double Cross, Part Ten

Continued from Part Nine The motorcycle sputtered and died. It’d been a few days since DJ had completed his hero basic training and to show him he was part of the team, Captain Justice had decided to let DJ pick out their vehicle. Big mistake. Captain Justice said, “Okay, I’m tak-ing this back to the…

Zero, Part Three

Continued from Part Two Snyder located his gate. His row was called, and he made his way to his seat on the massive 747. He found his seat near the back of the plane. He settled in, pulled a holobook out of his carryon bag and resumed reading The Count of Monte Christo. Five pages…

The Double Cross, Part Nine

Continued from Part Eight An acrid burning scent prodded Small Packages. “Is this Hell or just purgatory?” “Neither,” a feminine voice replied. Small Packages opened his eyes. Across from him sat that maniac Payday tied up.  The Empress stood over a campfire roasting a spit of Proto-cabbage, the one edible plant on this rock. Small…

Zero, Part Two

Continued from Part One Snyder stood outside the airport ter-minal. He waited through two rings. Father Bernard’s voice came on. “Hello, Snyder.” “I had a successful meeting.” “And I assume their friends will be interested.” “Oh, they’re gonna have an Empire-ware party.” Snyder paused. “Father, on another matter, I was hoping I’d get to see…