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The Squad-Part Forty-Two

Sarge considered herself lucky that she was on the other side of the jeep when whatever detonated went off. Her ears were ringing from the blast, but other than that, she was unharmed. Getting up, she saw that the nearby … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Forty-One

“I must be a goddamned idiot,” thought Sarge as she drove her jeep through a brutal rainstorm. The rumble of thunder was followed by the sharp crack of lightning that lit up the countryside, throwing trees and some ruins into … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Forty

Sarge immediately gripped her walking stick like a baseball bat. Pentagast regarded her with a wry smile and asked, “That’s your plan? Beating me to death before I answer any questions?” “Maybe not to death,” Sarge replied. Pentagast laughed. “How … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Five

The wave of adulation that washed over them stunned Echo Company. All they could do was stand and wave. Saachi moved over to Sarge, held a microphone to her, and asked, “Sergeant, any words for everyone?” “Well, I have to … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Four

They pointed out to Ramirez that if these people intended to kill and eat them, why feed, heal, and look after them? “Maybe we’re stringy if we’re stressed,” he muttered in return. He countered with “So we’ll be tender and … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Three

When she awoke, the room began to gradually lighten. It was gentle and seemed to be almost considerate. It made Sarge immediately suspicious. She got out of bed slowly, hoping to avoid the head spinning she felt yesterday, but she … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Two

Sarge reached for her sidearm, but it wasn’t there. In fact, she was out of uniform. Way out of uniform. She was wearing… Pajamas? To her left was a blue vase. It would have to do. Grabbing it, she leaped … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-One

The ruins of the Abbey de Saint-Ris-Orangis sat in a clearing near a frozen river. Artillery had destroyed the top of the bell tower, leaving only a jagged finger of stone, pointing accusingly skywards. Next to that was the chapel, … 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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