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The Initiate – Snippet 19

The Initiate – Snippet 19 He hoped his new look of beard, mustache, nerd glasses, and a shaved head would be enough to keep her from recognizing him. She gave the three of them a searching look, which made Sam … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 28

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 28 The call of a mortal to a demon great or small was dependent on the degree to which the caller knew the demon’s name. Zeus’ name wasn’t only Zeus. It was also Jupiter … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 18

The Initiate – Snippet 18 Chapter 8 Hei Feng wasn’t listed in any directories Sam could find, and he suspected that any kind of asking around would draw Feng’s attention. But he did have one clue to follow: MoonCat. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 18

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 18 Part 3: POSSIBILITIES Chapter 18. Sue Fisher leaned back in the bath, luxuriating in the hot, soapy water and the fact that after tomorrow she’d have seven glorious days off. Orado Station had gone back … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 18

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 18 “Did your boyfriend do something wrong?” asked the probable Lexi now. “Is Uncle Simon mad at him now?” piped up the other girl. “How cheerfully he seems to grin,” said Lexi, “how neatly spread his … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 17

The Initiate – Snippet 17 Lucas paused while a dozen slender girls wearing caps of green leaves entered bearing golden dishes laden with the appetizers. As one stopped before him to serve him a couple of little puff-pastry cups filled … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 17

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 17 Chapter 17. “That’s good, Francisco, Hitomi, keep doing exactly that. We’re making great progress,” Whips said. Hitomi flashed one of her bright smiles and Francisco nodded seriously. “Si, it is going well.” Now that he … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 17

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 17 Vickery sat down in the easy chair closest to the couch. “I remember he thought the paintings were tethers, to keep a ghost from dissipating. I doubt they still work, if they ever did.” Castine … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 27

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 27 John V pounded a small paperweight on the table. “That can be discussed at a later time. You were talking about demo — ‘angel’ enchanted crystal sets. But you have yet to explain … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 16

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 16 Chapter 16. “I don’t see anything,” Xander whispered. “To the right of that big white rock,” Caroline said quietly. Xander concentrated on the indicated area and his omni activated his retinal displays, causing the metamaterial … Continue reading →