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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-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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The Squad-Part Forty

Posted on December 8, 2025 by jenicek

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

Posted on December 1, 2025 by jenicek

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

Posted on November 24, 2025 by jenicek

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

Posted on November 17, 2025 by jenicek

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

Posted on November 10, 2025 by jenicek

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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