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Avalanche – Snippet 28

Avalanche – Snippet 28 They wrapped up the day as the sun was setting, battered and bruised. Still, it was a pleasant trip back to Atlanta for the pair of them. There was dinner waiting for them when they returned … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 19

Expiration Date – Snippet 19 CHAPTER 19 “But then,” thought Alice, “shall I never get any older than I am now? That’ll be a comfort, one way—never to be an old woman—but then—always to have lessons to learn! Oh, I … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 18

Expiration Date – Snippet 18 CHAPTER 18 However, when they had been running half an hour or so, and were quite dry again, the Dodo suddenly called out, “The race is over!” and they all crowded round it, panting, and … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 27

Avalanche – Snippet 27 They were almost to Nevils–a relatively small town–when John’s stomach complained loudly and vociferously that breakfast had been Too Damn Long Ago. “Darlin’, I’m thinkin’ that an early lunch is in order,” he said as he … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 26

Avalanche – Snippet 26 After a glance at Untermensch, Natalya narrowed her eyes, turning her head to look at John. “Is…unexpected, Murdock, for you to be advising caution. Given your treatment of Urals, and willingness to persecute targets in the … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 17

Expiration Date – Snippet 17 CHAPTER 17 Alice thought to herself “I never should try to remember my name in the middle of an accident! . . .” –Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass Raffle was frowning at him in puzzlement … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 25

Avalanche – Snippet 25 # The next few days turned out to be…interesting. After returning to Atlanta, John and Sera had immediately been recalled to CCCP HQ. Several of the comrades were gathered on the rooftop to welcome them and … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 16

Expiration Date – Snippet 16 CHAPTER 16 “I’m sure I didn’t mean–” Alice was beginning, but the Red Queen interrupted her impatiently. “That’s just what I complain of! You should have meant! What do you suppose is the use of … Continue reading →

Expiration Date – Snippet 15

Expiration Date – Snippet 15 CHAPTER 15 “When the sands are all dry he is gay as a lark, And will talk in contemptuous tones of the Shark: But, when the tide rises and sharks are around, His voice has … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 24

Avalanche – Snippet 24 Holographic lines sprung into vision, emitting from the energy cannons of the Death Spheres. John did a flip in mid air, diving and coming back up in a flash of fire too fast for the human … Continue reading →