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The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 19

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 19 Andronikos IV was still avoiding them, but Manuel II was anxious to meet them all. “We have an invitation to a small party in the town house of Prince Manuel,” Roger continued, “even … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 08

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 08 Chapter 8. “Hey, Tavana, can I ask you something?” Sakura, a note of hesitation in her voice. The two of them were at a crude shooting range that the Sergeant had designed, located in the … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 18

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 18 In the Byzantine Empire they had two emperors as a sort of a holdover from the two consuls of the old Roman republic. And John V’s son and former co-emperor Andronikos IV was … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 08

The Initiate – Snippet 08 After a few minutes the gray-bearded man spoke up. “Sylvia, I’d like to talk to your new student.” “Save it for after class,” she said, and continued with her lecture. “I didn’t come here just … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 08

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 08 CHAPTER TWO: A Lot of M&Ms And Cigarettes “Whoa!” exclaimed Taitz as the sock bundle swung around on the end of the string he held. “We just passed her, to the right!” “That was Sycamore,” … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 07

The Initiate – Snippet 07 Chapter 3 Four hours after meeting Sylvia, Sam arrived on foot at the corner of Post Avenue and Academy Street, at the far north end of Manhattan. Five- and six-story apartment buildings stretched away in … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 17

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 17 Chapter 6 — Constantinople Location: Constantinople Time: 3:05 PM, September 29, 1372 Bertrand stepped out of the large inn and looked around. The broad streets were dirty and there were as many vacant … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 07

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 07 Taitz shifted uneasily. “Any luck following Castine?” “No,” said Harlowe. “That blue car, whatever it was, simply turned in to an alley and disappeared. We had four cars circling fast around all these blocks, and … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 07

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 07 Part 2: SETTLERS Chapter 7. “All right, everyone,” Laura Kimei said, “settle down.” Sakura knew this was mostly directed at Francisco and Hitomi; the two youngest members of their unplanned colony were running around, chasing … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 16

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 16 Location: North Shore of the Bosphorus Time: 2:17 PM, September 27, 1372 The rain dripped off Roger’s helmet and down the back of his neck. His horse nickered at him in what Roger … Continue reading →