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Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 24

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 24 Mom and Dad didn’t talk about me. There wasn’t anything really to talk about. I did my schoolwork and played sports without making waves. I wasn’t bad or even mediocre, but … Continue reading →

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 08

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 08 Chapter 8. New York City, 2010 The black nothingness of death’s sleep slowly broke to the pounding of a fist on the door and the throbbing of Dylan’s head. He heard a click as … Continue reading →

Demons of Paris – Snippet 08

Demons of Paris – Snippet 08 Chapter 8 Red Ox Inn, Rue Vernet February 25, 1372 The drunk staggered to the bar and demanded a beer. It was not a good inn. The walls were whitewashed daub, but the whitewashing … Continue reading →

Witchy Winter – Snippet 11

Witchy Winter – Snippet 11 “This is the reign of Simon Sword.” Chapter Ten They rode north for two days. Frost came on the morning of the first. Though off to the west, Cal occasionally saw birds — herons, for … Continue reading →

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 20

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 20 CHAPTER NINE 0600 Sunday Embarkation for the Monarch’s Thanks five hours away. Sergeant Robert Herzog was sweating bullets. Big bullets. Because the whole damn thing was ridiculous. Utterly. It wasn’t bad enough that … Continue reading →

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 13

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 13 PART TWO: Mind Dances Chapter 13. Varan: “Welcome, Commander Varan. It is a genuine pleasure to meet you at last.” “Thank you, Monitor Shagrath.” The Prime Monitor had a handclasp of … Continue reading →

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 23

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 23 “Han will be going back to the ship with you, Olfetrie,” Jimenez said. “He’ll arrange the transport of the delegation’s baggage here. The delegation is moving to the palace for the … Continue reading →

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 07

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 07 Chapter 7. New York City, 1980/2010 With that decision made, he felt ready to at least face what was coming. “You can’t fool me,” he said, returning to their prior conversation, “there is no … Continue reading →

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 19

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 19 “Nor should anyone,” Edward agreed. “Very well. Finalize your proposal, and we’ll let the Cabinet and Naval Affairs Committee see it.” He tapped his tablet to bring up a new folder. “Next topic. … Continue reading →

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 12

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 12 Chapter 12. Varan: I heard the faint chiming hum of the DD drive kick in just as the blaze of emergence from the Nexus faded. I glanced at Taelin, who was … Continue reading →