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The Spark – Snippet 34

The Spark – Snippet 34 “I’m staying here for the view,” Baga said. “And I don’t need a woman to keep me from running out on a mate. You women can get in the boat.” I didn’t have time to … Continue reading →

1636 The Vatican Sanctions – Snippet 06

1636 The Vatican Sanctions – Snippet 06 Chapter 4 Ruy Sanchez de Casador y Ortiz turned away from the mollified Burgundian sergeant, nodded appreciatively at O’Neill, sent his wife a grateful kiss through his eyes, and focused on the now … Continue reading →

Princess Holy Aura – Chapter 24

Princess Holy Aura – Chapter 24 Chapter 24. “Both died a while back, honestly. Look, I know this is all crazy and you’re going to need a lot of time to adjust, but there’s one more big bomb we’ve got … Continue reading →

The Spark – Snippet 33

The Spark – Snippet 33 “Look, I think we’d best get out of here,” I said. “We can talk this over in some safer place or we can–” Buck started barking as loud as I’ve ever heard him. I looked … Continue reading →

1636 The Vatican Sanctions – Snippet 05

1636 The Vatican Sanctions – Snippet 05 Ruy looked narrowly at the crooked man. “And what is your interest in this, that you stand forward to take his part?” Mazzare almost started at the sudden accusation in Ruy’s tone. So … Continue reading →

Princess Holy Aura – Chapter 23

Princess Holy Aura – Chapter 23 Chapter 23. “Well, Trayne? You called this meeting, it’s your show,” Mrs. Cooper said. “Little Van’s over with one of his friends for the night.” Marilynn Cooper was almost as petite as her husband … Continue reading →

The Spark – Snippet 32

The Spark – Snippet 32 CHAPTER 13: An Unnamed Place, to Begin With Baga called, “We’re here!” and took his hands off the panel he leaned against while he was controlling the boat.  I was already up and alert because … Continue reading →

1636 The Vatican Sanctions – Snippet 04

1636 The Vatican Sanctions – Snippet 04 Chapter 3 Ruy’s alacrity never failed to startle Mazzare, though he had seen it in action several times. Before the American priest could have even formed the thoughts necessary to give orders, the … Continue reading →

The Spark – Snippet 31

The Spark – Snippet 31 Instead of a throne, there was a polished wooden table. The young fellow sitting behind it had wavy blond hair and a bushy moustache. He didn’t have a beard, though. A beard would’ve helped with … Continue reading →

Princess Holy Aura – Chapter 22

Princess Holy Aura – Chapter 22 Chapter 22. “Seika’s been looking forward to coming over so much,” Mr. Cooper said, with a broad smile. “She could barely wait to get into the car. Thought she might just run over here … Continue reading →