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Forced Perspectives – Snippet 11

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 11 Behind the lenses of the round glasses, the young man’s eyes were wide; he lowered the little gun and then let it fall to the grass. “I was only –” he began. Vickery stepped quickly … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 11

The Initiate – Snippet 11 Chapter 5 By the time he got back to his apartment he had calmed down a little, but he still felt odd. Unclean, almost. The thought of spending time alone was intolerable. He remembered that … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 11

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 11 Chapter 11. “You’re sure you don’t want another column?” Whips asked, studying the various designs he had been contemplating in his omni view. Campbell rubbed his chin, and leaned back in his bed. On his … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 10

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 10 Chapter 10. “What’s wrong with them?” Pearce Haley asked, a tiny tremor audible in the normally-controlled voice. “And why hasn’t it hit me?” Laura shook her head, trying to banish any personal concern. That wasn’t … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 10

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 10 Vickery took a look back the way they’d come, but he couldn’t see the street from here. He turned to Castine. She was staring at him wide-eyed. “I thought the ghosts were all gone now! … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 20

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 20 Chapter 7 — Settling In Location: Gaol, Constantinople Time: 10:30 AM, October 8, 1372 Gabriel Delaflote walked down the hall to the barred wooden door. The guard lifted the bar and Gabriel stepped … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 10

The Initiate – Snippet 10 “What are you doing nowadays?” he asked her. “Last I heard you were going to architecture school.” “I did, and I got my degree. Then I started working for a developer, just as a temporary … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 09

The Initiate – Snippet 09 Chapter 4 It was nearly two in the morning when the northbound D train rumbled into the station at 125th Street. Sam stepped aboard the last car and sat down, dead tired. Just as the … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 09

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 09 “That’s how I’ve thought of it. A time-spike, a replay of the recent past, right?” He shrugged. “Echo. So I started checking on how long cars had been parked on my street. And early one … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 09

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 09 Chapter 9. Xander forced his eyes to focus on the designs being projected in front of him by his omni. His mouth was dry and he could hear his breath coming more quickly. “Do I … Continue reading →