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The Squad-Part Forty-Four

“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

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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