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The Squad-Part Fifty

Posted on March 2, 2026 by jenicek

“Two, thr-” Sarge, Banks, and Chang emerged from the forest, surrounding Mister Famlulus and Spinelli. They were dressed as guerrilla fighters, with no insignia or rank, though heavily armed. “My compliments on evading capture,” he said, not taking the knife … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Nine

Posted on February 16, 2026 by jenicek

A crow sat on the remains of a stone arch and regarded them suspiciously. Dark clouds had been gathering since early morning, and the rumble of thunder grew closer. As they moved through the bombed-out remains of this nameless village, … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Eight

Posted on February 9, 2026 by jenicek

“Rank has its privileges,” thought Spinelli. After an hour, they came to a dirt road and followed that for the rest of the morning. The only conversation was related to whether they were going in the right direction. Which, as … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Seven

Posted on February 2, 2026 by jenicek

“This is good hooch,” thought Spinelli as he sipped. The Director sat in her armchair and stared at him. “You had something to tell me,” she stated. “I do,” he said, savoring his drink. “Private Spinelli, I’ve agreed to this … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Six

Posted on January 26, 2026 by jenicek

Banks, Spinelli, and Chang sat alone in the massive dining room. The table was set with gleaming silver cutlery, crystal water glasses, and a pristine, dark blue tablecloth. All other tables had been cleared except for theirs. “I’m glad we … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Five

Posted on January 19, 2026 by jenicek

Sarge finally arrived at Élancourt. The Cathedral du Saint-Gratien sat in the center of this medieval town, being visible long before entering. Having Celia made moving through the narrow and labyrinthine streets easier. Looking up while waiting for some traffic … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Four

Posted on January 12, 2026 by jenicek

“I see your fifty, and raise you a hundred,” he said. Sarge looked at her cards. It was a good hand. Was it good enough? Everyone, except the guy across from her, had folded. He grinned with confidence. “The bet … Continue reading →

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The Squad-Part Forty-Three

Posted on January 5, 2026 by jenicek

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

Posted on December 22, 2025 by jenicek

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

Posted on December 15, 2025 by jenicek

“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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