Chapter 10: The Paradox
Chapter Ten: The Paradox It didn't take long before Reis found himself back in Joji's office with the mysterious stranger. The entire ride over passed by like a flash, leaving only the foggy memory of sitting in unsettling silence as he could feel the...
Chapter 15: The Ball and Chain
Chapter Fifteen: The Ball and Chain "Reis!" called Marcus as Reis was helping Alex into the passenger seat of their van. "Reis, let me take him." Reis looked puzzled, "You sure?" "Yea, I know the way. I'll pick you up on my way back" said Marcus as...
Chapter 11: Hole in the Wall
Chapter Eleven: Hole in the Wall "Kinda slow tonight, ain't it Reggie?" Joji called over to the old goat behind the counter who was cleaning glasses. "It's Monday night, Sheriff. If you don't start making this a regular thing, I might as a well close...
Duty Chapter 29: The Help
Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Help Marcus tried to pull Reis up, but his strength gave into the weight of the large wolf with each thrust. Still, he pulled and shouted for Reis to get up, his eyes filling with tears in frustration. "For God's sake Reis,...
Chapter 8: No Walk in the Park
Chapter Eight: No Walk in the Park Reis had managed to get lunch at noon so that he could have it with Marcus. The two decided to eat in Genesco Park, which was only a short walk from the DA's office and police station. They stopped at a hot dog stand...
Chapter 7: Confontations
Chapter Seven: Confrontations It felt good to be a big fish in a small pond, thought Marcus as he organized the papers that were spread over his desk. First day as an intern and Carol got him his own desk sitting in the lobby facing the door. "You...
A Day To Remember Chapter 4 (Sample)
Chapter 4 It only took a little over an hour for Joji to finish off the rest of his pack of cigarettes. Likewise, what few beers were left in the cooler were now gone. But a bottle of wine and five beers wouldn't cause Joji to lose his grip. He...
Duty Chapter 24: Emergence
Chapter Twenty-Four: Emergence The doorway from the gym leading to the outside was open, but no one could see beyond it considering how smoky it was. Apparently, several bombs were set off in the gym which burned up some of the old wood and the smoke...
Duty Chapter 22: Action
eis was brought back to Joji's police car, standing with Toni who was discretely pressing his gun to his back. Reis stood there, staring at the school, looking at the bellowing smoke, hearing the screams and sirens, and thinking how useless he felt....
Duty Chapter 17: Legally Binding
Chapter Seventeen: Legally Binding September 4th It was Alex's first day of school. As much as he hated to get up at 7:00am, get ready, and then have to sit through eight hours of bullshit, there was something about the first day of school that he...
Duty Chapter 20: Crossroads of Crisis
Chapter Twenty: Crossroads of Crisis Sirens echoed off the walls. A fire alarm wailed from inside the school. Helicopter blades hummed from above. The screams from the kid on the stretcher still rung in the ears of Joji and Reis. Joji stood paralyzed...
Chapter 13: Graduation
Chapter Thirteen: Graduation August 25th Reis's graduation finally came. Standing in row of five other honored candidates, he beamed as he was decorated with a new silver badge (his last one specified that he was still in training). "Ladies and...