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Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 15

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 15 Cathy had heard from others–Sherem and Maltres, since she couldn’t bring herself to talk to Alzbieta as friends–about the Heronplow’s activation of the Treewall on the solstice. What she saw sounded like the tale she’d … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 33

Marque of Caine – Snippet 33 Thlunroolt leaned forward. “Is it extortion to simply ask that, just as I have promised you my silence, you promise me yours in this instance?” He glanced sideways at Caine. “Besides, unless I miss … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 14

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 14 “Cold.” Tarami’s voice was a bass drone, a surprisingly deep sound to come from such a thin frame. “Our people starve. Not just in Cahokia, but all our people. They need leadership, too. They need … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 31

River Of Night – Snippet 31 CHAPTER 8 Eva didn’t like meetings. She’d say this for the head of the Gleaners, though. Harlan Green kept things short and sharp. Around the table Harlan’s immediate coterie was uncharacteristically attentive. In contrast, … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 30

River Of Night – Snippet 30 There were nods around the table. He looked up towards the head chair. Joanna smiled warmly at him. “Ah – we moved to the local pharmacy next,” Rune said, hurrying to consult his notes. … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 32

Marque of Caine – Snippet 32 Chapter Twenty-One April, 2124 Rooaioo’q, BD +66 582 After three hours, Thlunroolt finally moved again, tilting his head upward to study the sun overhead. He picked up his walking stick, turned to look out … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 13

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 13 All together, like ants swarming a hill in their queen’s wake, the crowd climbed the hill with the old man. His steps grew more labored. He left more blood behind on the stones. Luman saw … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 29

River Of Night – Snippet 29 Risky knew that as their world fell ever deeper under the assault of the virus Tom would continue to honor his word. He would put his promise to his former employer foremost, even if … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 31

Marque of Caine – Snippet 31 Riordan suppressed an impulse to rush out into the water in an attempt to disrupt or chase off the geel. It was a pointless reflex here, one that had been evolved for, as Thlunroolt … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 12

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 12 Chapter Three “You speak ill of the dead.” Luman Walters was hungry. Not metaphorically hungry. Not hungry with the desire for knowledge, which was part of what had driven him to leave his mostly effective … Continue reading →