3:23 So Very Far Away
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 23 of 29_ **So Very Far Away** It was a cold, empty feeling when you watch your life's work for years shatter around you. As Trilby's paws were painfully secured, wrists abused by the...
3:10 Constant Interruptions
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 10 of 29_ _ **Constant Interruptions** _ _"_You know, Alora," Abby started, grabbing a glass and drying it out with a towel, ready for use, "I think the house should get a commission,...
3:21 Contingency Plan
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 21 of 29_ **Contingency Plan** Dark, cold, and wet. If anyone were to ask him what he would think of when his mind went to that night, that's _exactly_ what he would tell them. His...
2:1 A Necessary Action
Pitch Black _is the second arc of The Underground series_ _Chapter 1 of 22_ the UndergrounD pitch black _There was a reason I chose you, did I ever tell you that?_ _Like so many before, I casually looked the other way and went about my...
3:18 The Hand Of God
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 18 of 29_ **The Hand Of God** He always hated the rancid smell of dark alleyways in the lowbrow sections of cities. It was like walking through a landfill, only worse. Along with trash...
3:17 Prime Directive
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 17 of 29_ **Prime Directive** There was almost a percussion element to the rhythmic quality the sound of his boots made against the concrete floor. His eyes were focused on the double...
3:19 Beyond Committed
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 19 of 29_ **Beyond Committed** "We're looking at possible radiation exposures in the tens of thousands, and that's just Portside. Casualties will be far less, but the mass panic...
1:32 Worlds Apart
The Mercenary _is the first arc of The Underground series_ _Chapter 32 of 32_ **Worlds Apart** "And in other news today, Palamont's skyline will be forever changed as decommissioning of the Lazarus Institute Plaza began late last night, much to the...
Gleam of Silver Flash of Gold Chapter 1
Chapter One The orange rays of the setting sun rained down upon the City that Never Sleeps, New York. A summer haze made the very air waver like reflections in a pool. The streets were filled with New York traffic, at least the main streets. The...
3:4 Living Dead Girl
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 4 of 29_ **Living Dead Girl** Terwilliger never liked the city of Arcadia. There was just something about it, perhaps the seaside air, that he just couldn't stand. There was...
3:5 A Mutual Acquaintance
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 5 of 29_ **A Mutual Acquaintance** "So check it," Jenna spoke as she walked alongside Alias down an empty dark street wrapped in her black peacoat, "on my breaks I did a little...
3:8 The Best Laid Plans
_Parasite is the third part of The Underground series_ _Chapter 8 of 29_ **The Best Laid Plans** **Alias** _If The Underground is one thing, it's a test. A test of skill, intelligence, and whit; a full test of survival. Animals in their...