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Frenchman Flat
Beckton felt Newkirk slip a handful of bullets for the Springfield into his pocket.
"Were you expec…
Published 5 years ago.
X-Ray
An explosion echoed outside. The pair, seasoned veterans both, were in motion without a word. Beckto…
Published 5 years ago.
Helen of Bikini
Beckton lit a cigarette himself while Newkirk scribbled down a long note for his factory chief.
"I…
Published 5 years ago.
Trinity
The professor drew deeply on his cigarette: the tip burned brightly in the semi-darkness. He seemed …
Published 5 years ago.
Tube Alloys
The ceiling lights cast yellow pools of light, but did little to keep the space from feeling gloomy …
Published 5 years ago.
Roads: Another Departure
I found it hard to sleep. Worries chased themselves around my head. What was I doing, leaving alone …
Published 5 years ago.
Roads: Far From Home
She was waiting for me the next morning, sitting at my table with a bowl of hot porridge and a packe…
Published 5 years ago.
Rippled Moonlight
There was a short click on my headset. Captain Resa didn't even twitch, eyes glued to the laser desi…
Published 5 years ago.
A Hint of Blue
"The limes? I thought we were going to try this batch with oranges."
"Oh... right. Sorry."
"Focus,…
Published 5 years ago.
A Twist of Lime
"Hey, Mitt."
Lost in my recollections of our initial experiments, I was startled when she broke int…
Published 5 years ago.
A Compote of Lemon
Katy fought down the urge to blush, taking amber-coloured jar and directing a spoon to coat the past…
Published 5 years ago.
A Marmalade of Persimmon
"I hope this is worth it."
I finished the last rune on the page and looked up at Katy. Like the oth…
Published 5 years ago.
A Dash of Cinnamon
Katharine Espin Tarnath III let the door slam and dropped her bag to head upstairs. She slipped off …
Published 5 years ago.
Burning Coals
They fought on. Orthael gave ground again and again, knowing that he could not - would not - strike …
Published 6 years ago.
Blazing Sparks
Orthael felt her blow crash into his guard with a stunning violence. He spun to deliver a pommel str…
Published 6 years ago.