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WarSpell: The Merge – Snippet 02

WarSpell: The Merge – Snippet 02 “I didn’t suggest you had, Captain. Bring the base to ready alert. Start calling them in, everyone. All leaves are canceled, as of this moment. Call General Watkins and the XO. Tell them to … Continue reading →

A Pillar Of Fire By Night – Snippet 34

A Pillar Of Fire By Night – Snippet 34 CHAPTER TWELVE “There comes a point during the course of the war when the people, especially those in the comparative safety of the towns, have to be informed in no uncertain … Continue reading →

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 37

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 37 But more worrying was the fact that he and his fellow Knights, prepared to attack and magically neutralize the count, watching for any magical sign, protective wards at the ready… had seen … Continue reading →

A Pillar Of Fire By Night – Snippet 33

A Pillar Of Fire By Night – Snippet 33 “What’s the load on this one, Vera?” Sergeant (retired) Pavlov asked of Sergeant Dzhugashvili. He spoke Russian, which Vera had learned in the home from her parents, even though she considered … Continue reading →

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 36

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 36 Chapter 19 Tyrol The trip through the Alps was extremely chilly, muddy and relatively unpleasant, except where the ground was still frozen. Count Mindaug having been beguiled by the early spring mildness, … Continue reading →

Valley Of Shadows – Snippet 24

Valley Of Shadows – Snippet 24 He turned back and looked directly into her eyes, focusing first on one and then the other. She hadn’t moved from where she initially stood. “The only way out is through. Nobody, and I … Continue reading →

WarSpell: The Merge – Snippet 01

WarSpell: The Merge – Snippet 01 WarSpell: The Merge By Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett Chapter 1 11:37 PM EST, Dec 30 8:37 PM PST Fresno, CA, KGWN Editing Bay Carla Jackson dialed the B roll back several frames with her … Continue reading →

Valley Of Shadows – Snippet 23

Valley Of Shadows – Snippet 23 CHAPTER EIGHT Kaplan’s nose itched. He wasn’t certain which of Smith’s guests wore the offending scent–it seemed to be more sandalwood than floral, but that didn’t really refine the possible suspects. The OEM director … Continue reading →

A Pillar Of Fire By Night – Snippet 32

A Pillar Of Fire By Night – Snippet 32 The heat was less oppressive when at sea, when certain vents could be opened to allow at least a fresh breeze to circulate through the ship. Even then, though, the passengers … Continue reading →

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 35

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 35 Chapter 18 The Sea of Marmara “Finally,” said Benito Valdosta, looking over the stern-rail, taking enormous pleasure in the sight of the great city at the Gate between East and West. He … Continue reading →