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Tag: suspense

Short Stories

Covalent: Part Three

19 May 202130 Dec 2021
"Rolar!" Aylme shrieked as she reached down and shook the boy. Some of the dark powder slid off his tunic and he gave a small moan, but his eyes remain…
Lessons

Taking a Look Back: Part Two

1 Mar 202126 Dec 2021
Here we are with just more section left in The Favored Son: Alternate! This Thursday I'll post the conclusion, then be ready to move on to something new. A week…
Lessons

Keeping You In Suspense

8 Feb 202125 Dec 2021
The Fuse) Last summer was the first time my son appreciated holiday fireworks. Before then the suddenness and the loudness of them were just too overwhelming. During those earlier years…
Short Stories

The Favored Son: Part Seven

15 Oct 202020 Dec 2021
Tharol bit his lip uncomfortably. "But--he's not doing anything to us." Inol's eyes narrowed. "Why are we here, Tharol?" "We're getting the weapons." "To do what? What are we here…
Short Stories

The Soldier’s Last Sleep: Part Three

6 Feb 202027 Nov 2021
Some of the mortars fell directly on the trench, and some of them landed a bit before it, right in the midst of the enemy forces. All was chaotic disarray!…
Short Stories

The Wolf in the Room

18 Oct 201812 Nov 2021
Doctor Barlow nodded to the attendant standing by the control panel for the "green" room. He stepped up to the metal door's reinforced glass window and peered in at his…

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