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GODSWAR 1 – The Mask of Ares – Chapter 14

GODSWAR 1 – The Mask of Ares – Chapter 14 Chapter 14. Victoria saw the tension in Urelle’s entire body vanish abruptly – a tension that Victoria had not consciously realized she had seen until it had disappeared. Ah. Of course. “The spell has reached your limits, then?” “Auntie? How did you know?” Urelle stared […]

GODSWAR 1 – The Mask of Ares – Chapter 13

GODSWAR 1 – The Mask of Ares – Chapter 13 Chapter 13. “Lord Ares!” He turned towards the call, seeing one of the Ekprospos coming towards him. With an annoying effort, he recalled her name. Artemisia Igemon, that was it. “Lady Artemisia,” he said, inclining his head. “How can I be of service?” She smiled […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 11

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 11 “I am sure you do. You know everything that goes on in that room.” He pointed behind him. “My patron may be his nephew, but he is not fond of being suddenly summoned by the red robe. I should like to know why.” Nephew, Servien thought. But the […]

At The End Of The World – Snippet 14

At The End Of The World – Snippet 14 “Damn, I wish! Uh… sir. But a neighbor had one, and we used to hunt together sometimes. But that was, uh . . . a while ago.” She looked away as she said it, and then quickly up at me. Don’t ask me why, but judging […]

Battle Luna – Snippet 14

Battle Luna – Snippet 14 “I thought for a moment that you’d left us,” Chakarvarti said. “Everything all right?” “I was checking on my friend,” Pappy said, scowling across the open space at the Ueys. Unfortunately, KC was right. Pappy hadn’t been invited to drop in for tea. If he headed across alone, they would […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 14

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 14 *****      His ship was already listing badly and down by the stern when Liu’s smudge-faced, filthy, and apparently singed damage control chief reported in.  He was wet nearly to the waist, which was another very bad sign. “All the fucking hatches in the area are warped, […]

GODSWAR 1 – The Mask of Ares – Chapter 12

GODSWAR 1 – The Mask of Ares – Chapter 12 Chapter 12. “This looks like a good spot to camp,” Ingram said, studying the small, perfectly circular clearing. “Then Urelle can show us what she’s come up with.” “Wait a moment, young man,” Victoria said, keeping him from entering. Her sharp blue eyes darted about […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 13

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 13 Chapter Five No, I have no right to rank with the great captains, for I have never commanded a retreat. –Moltke the Elder. Over and on the Mar Furioso, North of Santa Josefina At about fifty miles out, the package split into three, two of six […]

Battle Luna – Snippet 13

Battle Luna – Snippet 13 But how? Their best bet was obviously their single remaining cement bomb. But getting it past two groups of shieldbearers would be nearly impossible, especially now that the Ueys knew how dangerous the weapons were. In retrospect, he now realized he should probably have taken a bomb over the ridge […]

At The End Of The World – Snippet 13

At The End Of The World – Snippet 13 Giselle leaned across the table, reached out her hand. Lice just shook her head again. I have to admit I wasn’t surprised. Ever since we pulled Lice out of the water, she avoided group talks, particularly those which focused on our future. Sometimes, when we were […]