Author: Adam

The Double Cross, Part Twenty-Two

Continued from Part Twenty-One Revelator sat at his cottage’s fireplace, whittling a piece of wood with a knife, with all brain waves blocked except the pattern approaching the cottage. Jesse walked in. I’ve been a real jerk and need to apologize. “Yep,” Revelator said. “What are you saying yep to?” the Sword asked. Revelator continued…

Countdown, Part Eight

Continued from Part Seven Sitting on his bunk, Snyder swallowed the last bite of his grits. Kendell looked down at her watch. “Only ten more minutes until my relief gets here.” Where was Colonel Morgan? They didn’t have much time.  The door opened. Colonel Morgan entered with Colonel Dread walking behind him. Snyder and Kendell…

The Double Cross, Part Twenty-One

Continued from Part Twenty Ian Bucknell sat still within his body, feeling as if Jalzebel had his demon fingers clenched tight over Ian’s mouth—and every other body part somehow, too. Markum, his human captor, grouched into a phone. “Look, the old man was retired and we didn’t know about the boy.” Jalzabel’s grip weakened. Ian…

Countdown, Part Seven

Continued from Part Six Colonel Morgan stood outside of Colonel Dread’s door. It’d be Lieutenant Dread by the time he was through. Dread was still in bed at 0700 hours, the sign of an undisciplined officer. Morgan knocked. Loud snoring answered. He knocked again. “Colonel Dread!” A groan emitted behind the door. “Colonel Dread!” Silence….