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All The Heroes-Part Three

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jenicek

Once over the threshold, the quality of darkness shifted. While the stairway they had climbed down was only illuminated by their torches, this chamber was filled with a blackness, gooey as treacle, thick and muffling. The light from their torches … Continue reading →

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All The Heroes-Part Two

Posted on March 16, 2026 by jenicek

Morning was cold and grey. Outside the cave, rain continued to steadily fall. They made a modest breakfast of now even staler bread and some strips of dried deer meat. “Well,” began Neve, “let’s get going.” “Right,” replied Ashe. Neve … Continue reading →

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All The Heroes-Part One

Posted on March 9, 2026 by jenicek

“All the heroes are dead,” declared Master Brakk. Ashe frowned. That couldn’t be true. “There are a lot of heroes,” he countered, “They can’t all be dead.” Master Brakk laughed. It was not joyful, it felt more like a slap. … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Seventeen

Posted on June 30, 2025 by jenicek

As they got close to where the sniper’s body lay, Sarge signaled for a halt. She handed Spinelli the night vision goggles as they crouched down. “I see a body, well the lower part of one,” he whispered, “No movement.” … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Sixteen

Posted on June 23, 2025 by jenicek

“Take cover!” Everyone did so and aimed their firearms towards the light and sound. “Hold your fire,” whispered Sarge. The splashing grew louder and louder and then stopped. Then a bird call eerily echoed from the lake. Spinelli gave the … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Thirteen

Posted on June 2, 2025 by jenicek

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 Seven

Posted on April 21, 2025 by jenicek

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

Posted on April 14, 2025 by jenicek

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 Trick Is-Part Twenty-Three

Posted on November 20, 2023 by jenicek

“Any movement, Sub-Lieutenant?” asked Daitan. “None, mistress,” replied the Defender. “And your scout is certain that the target is in that cave?” “Yes, mistress. There’s no other exit, no one could have left except through the passage in the gorge.” … Continue reading →

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The Trick Is-Part Twenty

Posted on October 30, 2023 by jenicek

Faster than thought, Fortunato interposed himself between Kim and Jae and the menacing figure. Though both of them were frightened, the siblings each grabbed a stick from the ground and readied themselves for a fight. With deliberate steps, the spear-wielding … Continue reading →

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