Free to Leave (Act2, Book2, Chapter5)
Chapter -5- Free to Leave _6:00 am AST New Atlantis Dome... 160 fathoms (958 feet below the surface)_ ... ** "God, it's like ... Easter Sunday in the city." ** Rufus looked about from left to right then slipped an arm around Karla's waist. "Jesus...
Belly of the Beast (Act2, Book2, Chapter3)
Chapter -3- The Belly of the Beast _December 9, 2023, 11:54pm, Atlantic Standard Time Atlantic Ocean_ ... ** "Miss Crevan, can you see anything?"** Fox Parker stood, heels together, atop of an eroded spire. He kept his arms out to maintain balance,...
Puzzle Pieces (Chapter10, Act1, Book3)
Puzzle Pieces _November 28, 12:55am PST San Francisco, California_ ... ** Eric Loupe adjusted his windbreaker.** His eyes lowered to his cellphone screen, which read, "52F" on the screen. He stuffed the phone back into his pockets and cut his gaze...
Communication Breakdown (A2, B1, C6)
Chapter -6- Communication Breakdown _December 4, 9:00 pm PST San Francisco, California_ ... ** Reno's dark eyes** lifted, staring up at the lights and signs outside of the old BPI nightclub complex. He curled his toes within his shoe and winced at...
Not According to Plan (A2,B3,C8)
Chapter -8- Not According to Plan _January 25, mid-afternoon Aboard "The Busty Belle" yacht_ ... ** Andrea Monroe groaned** and opened her eyes. She looked around at the group of people surrounding her then drew her hands to her chest. She...
Son of a Gun (Chap14, Book7)
Chapter -14- Son of a Gun _Saturday, July 22, 2049 - mid-morning Seattle, Washington_ ... **"Her name is Aimee. It's been a whirlwind romance. But it's unlike anything ever."** The twenty-six year old boy shifted his cellphone to his other...
Pre-Prequel Prologue
Prologue Lament of Karla or Prologue Therapeutic _Thursday, June 2, 2022 - Noon San Leandro, California Karla Howard's Condo_ ... **Karla Howard sat on the sofa** , staring at a mirror on the living room wall. She looked like a hot mess. Her...
Weathered (A2, B1, Chapter 9)
Chapter -9- Weathered _December 7, 11:30pm EST_ _Port of Miami_ ** Sinopa put her hand out** , bracing herself on Rufus' wrist. The kitsune placed the palm of her other hand against a metallic storage container. "This storm is impressive that it...
Snare (Chapter9, Book8)
Chapter -9- Snare _Friday, August 5, 2049 - 2pm PDT San Francisco, California_ ... **Rufus Darken opened the bedroom door** to find Karla in her bed, propped up by several pillows. He closed the door behind himself and offered her a nod. The...
Out of Retirement (A1, B2, C7)
**Chapter -7- Out of Retirement** _Midnight San Francisco, California_ ... ** Nathanial Carrington drew his foot back** and kicked a door. His leg glowed with the power of a lightning bolt. The door flew off its hinges; sparks showered the floor of...
Apropos (Chapter5, Book8)
Chapter -5- Apropos _August 1, 2049 - 2am, local time Paris, France_ ... **Karla Loupe opened a door** at the top of the stairs and peered inside of a bathroom. It was neat and clean except for a single damp towel on the sink counter. She...
Breadcrumbs (Book7, chapter11)
Chapter -11- Breadcrumbs _Tuesday, July 20, 2049 - 9:05am San Francisco, California_ ... **Conner Parker sat up in bed.** On his left, Sinopa Guillot had her hands on her hips. On his right, Karla Loupe stood with her arms folded. He looked...