Rise of the Pawns (C3, Act2, Book1)
Chapter -3- Rise of the Pawns _Friday December 1, sundown San Leandro, California_ ... ** Samantha tested her cuffs.** The Captain sat up in the front passenger seat looking through her phone, unaware that the camera feature remained active. The...
Alone (Book7, Chapter4)
Chapter -4- ALONE _April 5, 2049 - 9am Paris, France_ ... ** Rufus sat up with a gasp** , his eyes wide and his heart pounding. The long dark hair that tumbled down his shoulders over the front and back of his torso was moist. He brought his hand...
Passing the Torch (Act1, Book2, Chapter19)
**Chapter -19- Passing The Torch** _Twenty Minutes later_... ** Reno Nevada ran his hands back through his jet-black hair.** He knelt over the body of the old man. His eyes lifted to Sinopa and Jules. He glanced back down at Nathanial...
Only Fools Rush In (C5, Act1, Book1)
Chapter -5- Only Fools Rush In _December 3, 7:00am PST San Francisco, California_ ... ** Topaz's eyes shifted from Reno** to Wilfred Greg and back. "He's not as old as you made him sound." Wilfred gestured to Topaz but kept his eyes on Nevada....
Bound By Emotions (Chap2, Book8)
Chapter -2- Bound by Emotions _Saturday, July 29, 2049 - 10am CEST Paris, France_ ... **"Reno," said Karla, the blond-haired, green-eyed succubus.**"Yes, you, Mister. Stop zapping my house with lightning bolts. Every day this week, I swear to...
Plus Sign, (A2,B3,C4)
Chapter -4- Plus Sign _Tuesday January 23, noon EST Atlantic Ocean_ ... ** Aris Falcon folded his arms.** "What do you think, Sire?" "Despite peer pressure, the fact you saved his life goes a long way with the boy. The fact you're letting him...
Preparing for War (Chapter13, Book9)
Chapter -13- Preparing for War _Flight home_... **Conner walked up the plane aisle and sat down** besides his uncle. "You guys okay to be flying again?" James shrugged. "I doubt anyone will want to hijack this plane. It was a little weird to...
The Game is Afoot (A2, B1, C7)
Chapter -7- THE GAME IS AFOOT _December 7, 7:00pm Atlantic Standard Time LF Wade International, Bermuda_ ... ** Eric Loupe sat up with a start** , panting as though having just come from a nightmare. He looked from left to right at a white man in a...
Everyone Everywhere (Chap4, Book8)
Chapter -4- Everyone Everywhere _July 30, 2049 Tokyo, Japan_ ... **Tamamo-no-Mae** gave a tug at the loose-fitting restraints. It was better than handcuffs but only marginally so. She shifted her weight in the out-of-place sitting chair, facing...
Hindsight (Chapter9, act1, book2)
Hindsight _October 7, 2023 - 7:06 pm South Africa... (26 minutes before the building explosion)_ ** "We have a problem, Doctor Falcon."** "What's the matter, Agent Watson? Where is Eric Loupe?" Greg Watson paced the office in front of his broken...
El Dorado (Book7, Chapter12)
Chapter -12- El Dorado _Thursday July 21, 2049 - 1:30pm local time 'Parker Island' Pacific Ocean_ ... **James Parker drew a soft cloth towel** off a vertical metal post and rubbed his face. He leaned backwards, stretching his back, then...
The Price of Freedom (A2,B3,C10)
** ** Chapter -10- The Price Of Freedom... _1:05pm EST Jacksonville, Florida BHO Middle School_ ... ** Evan groaned. ** The afternoon sky came into view above him. He winced, temporarily blinded and deafened. Disoriented and stiff, he rolled...