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The Squad-Part Nineteen

Sarge and Banks lugged the body to the lip of the cave and sent it tumbling down the mountain slope. Spinelli, wearing the night vision goggles, confirmed it was about forty meters away, caught on a gnarled tree trunk. Chang … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirteen

Any confusion was immediately replaced by hostility as all guns were pointed at the prisoner who held up his shackled hands. “What the fuck?” asked Spinelli. “Just let me explain,” said the prisoner. “Everyone, stand down,” said Sarge, who didn’t … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twelve

Engaging the prisoner was not an issue, as he sat quietly, eyes downward. After about five minutes, the sight of the road behind them, the only view they had, lost its appeal, and Echo Company began to chat. “Corporal, why … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Eleven

The MPs led Sarge through the castle to a room on an upper floor, where two other soldiers stood guard. They opened the iron-bound, door and the three of them entered. “Sir!” said the MPs in unison as they, Sarge … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Ten

The next morning the town was still filled with soldiers, albeit a little worn out from the festivities the night before. Echo company assembled person by person at a coffee house on the main street. Breakfast was ordered and they … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Nine

“This stays between us,” said Sarge. She didn’t raise her voice but the fact that it was an order was unmistakable. Everyone nodded. “Spinelli put that way.” He quickly did. “What’s going on?” asked Chang. “I’ve got no Goddamned idea.” … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Eight

The fight lasted seconds, but to the survivors, it felt like years off their lives. Gunfire echoed around the cavern, and with only muzzle flashes providing intermittent illumination, it felt more like a fever dream than a battle. “HOLD YOUR … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Seven

The dark, foreboding forest surrounding the castle seemed like a springtime garden compared to this subterranean wilderness. Walking in single file, they found a path through the stalagmites. A raw, damp breeze continued to blow, chilling them physically and emotionally. … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Six

Everyone took cover in the hallway that led to the T intersection. Sarge peered around the corner. Kelso lay in a heap on the cold stone floor, blood pooling around his head. There were more hunting trophies lining both sides … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Five

Two enemy troopers pushed at the gate with effort. The hinges protested with sharp squeaks but opened. Voices could be heard, then they began to move out. Goldberg and Ramirez raised their rifles and shouted, “SURRENDER!” in the enemy language, … Continue reading

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