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The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 26

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 26 Chapter 9 — Councils of the Mighty Location: Edirne, Formerly Adrianopolis, Ottoman Capital Time: Mid-afternoon, November 4, 1372 Sultan Murad I didn’t shout at the courier. He wanted to, but by this time … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 16

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 16 CHAPTER FOUR: If You’d Just Try Leaving Los Angeles at last, Vickery and Castine drove east to San Bernardino, then up through the Cajon Pass into the Mojave Desert. They stopped for half an hour … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 16

The Initiate – Snippet 16 Chapter 7 A few people in the crowd introduced themselves, but Sam was still so horror-struck by what he had done that the names and faces passed right out of his memory. He did wind … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 15

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 15 “Not a picture,” Vickery told him. “I’m looking for Supergirl.” “Got a couple of such, mate,” said the Jack Sparrow. “I mean –” Vickery paused; Rachel Voss might not want her name known to just … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 25

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 25 “There is this,” Manuel said. “The demon-locks are expensive to make. The flintlocks are cheaper, but not as good. But, Mother, we will need the flintlocks to face Murad in the field.” His … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 15

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 15 Chapter 15. Whips pulled himself up as high as he could, then dropped back to the floor in a flopping landing that stung his belly pad. The thud transmitted itself loudly, echoing up through the … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 15

The Initiate – Snippet 15 The stairs ended in another very dark room. The only light came from four open jars standing in the center of the room. As his eyes adjusted, Sam could see that the room was a … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 24

Merry Christmas! The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 24 Helena had a copy of Delaflote’s book and had used it to summon a demon to her white-winged lark. The demon turned out to be a strix, which was under her … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 14

Merry Christmas! Castaway Resolution – Chapter 14 Chapter 14. “You’re sure this is a good choice?” Campbell directed the question to Sakura, even as he stared up at the column. Having Campbell ask her sent a maybe-unreasonable thrill of pride … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 14

Merry Christmas! The Initiate – Snippet 14 He got undressed, hesitating only a second before removing his boxers along with everything else. Sylvia made no comment. He put his own things into the basket and put on the garments provided. … Continue reading →