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The Squad-Part Forty-Three

After backing up and pulling off the road, Sarge and Ramirez discussed their options. “We could go back,” he said. Looking at her maps, Sarge shook her head and said, “No, it would add two weeks to my trip, and … Continue reading

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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 Thirty-Nine

Before Sarge opened her eyes, she heard familiar sounds. Boots marching, orders being shouted, and the rumble of jeeps. Blinking, she found herself on an uncomfortable army cot in a large room made of tan stone. Looking around, she saw … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty-Eight

Sarge and Chang threw themselves at the dark figure, who blocked their attacks with effortless ease, and then struck both with precision, staggering each of them. Just as their foe was about to attack again, AQR-8951 grasped the assailant’s wrists … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty-Seven

After opening a locked door at the end of the catwalk, AQR-8951 led them through a maze of pathways, tunnels, lifts, and ladders. “Where are you taking us?” asked Chang. Stopping, the drone turned to address him, “I have calculated, … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty-Six

They set out the very next day. Equipment was provided, including climbing gear, low-light goggles, medical supplies, as well as food and water. No weapons were offered. The reason given was that there were no threats that required violence to … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty-Five

It didn’t stop with buttons. The speculation as to Ramirez’s fate became the primary topic of conversation amongst Arcadians. Not just in personal discussions either. It was quickly picked up by the media. Speculation ran wild, from the idea that … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty-Four

A photo of Ramirez dominated the back wall, as black bunting lined the walls of this long chapel. The pews were filled with mourners, and weeping could be heard under the somber organ music. Sarge and the rest of Echo … Continue reading

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