Tag: Science Fantasy
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The Black Watch Part 3
Aftermath The rest of the apartment was empty. The men wiped off their sweat and turned off the eyeshields’ cameras. As Karim checked his helmet, Yamamoto turned on the lights and issued marching orders. Wood went downstairs to confirm the kill and manage the scene. Connor stepped outside to guard the scene. That left Karim…
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The Black Watch Part 2
ROE State Red The six operators regrouped in the lobby, dripping rainwater on the lacquered parquet. As the team gathered around Yamamoto, he summoned a a street map on everyone’s eyeshields. “This is going to be a straightforward assault,” Yamamoto said, “but don’t let your guard down. Husks always have a nasty surprise waiting. ROE…
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The Black Watch Part 1
A Thunderstorm in Babylon It never rains in Babylon. Usually she saw short spells of drizzles, over and done in an hour or less. But some days, like today, the heavens opened and poured out their sorrow and their wrath on the city of the damned. Karim Mustafa gripped the cyclic with both hands, gently…
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A Blade for Monsters Part 10
“You look worse every time I see you,” de Avaram remarked. Beringer could not disagree. His face was a mess, his broken finger splinted. Even now there was still a slight buzzing in his ears. Beringer rubbed his tired eyes and said, “It is done.” “You found the target?” “He’s done.” “Done?” Behind his table…
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A Blade for Monsters Part 9
The place used to be a boiler room. Ancient machinery rusted away along the walls, leaving a central space. In a far corner, obscured by a collection of pipes, a group of naked women whimpered. In between him and them was Simon. “Sure took your time, eh?” Simon said. “Let the women go,” Beringer said.…
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A Blade for Monsters Part 8
Beringer took stock of his weapons and ammunition. One pistol. Two spare magazines. Two large blocks of aetherium, one in each pants pocket. Four smaller ones in his shoulder holsters. That was all. Note to self: next time, always carry a long gun on your person or nearby. “What’s the plan?” she asked. “First we…