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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 Twenty

Moving through the area, it was clear it was all farmland. Well, it had been. Too many craters from shelling. It felt desolate, as if this was a part of the world that chewed up and spit out. Echo Company … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Nineteen

Sarge and Banks lugged the body to the lip of the cave and sent it tumbling down the mountain slope. Spinelli, wearing the night vision goggles, confirmed it was about forty meters away, caught on a gnarled tree trunk. Chang … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Eighteen

A red flare exploded in the afternoon sky, answered a beat later by a yellow one. Banks and Ramirez hung back in the shadows of the tunnel to watch. After a few minutes, there was no other movement in the … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Seventeen

As they got close to where the sniper’s body lay, Sarge signaled for a halt. She handed Spinelli the night vision goggles as they crouched down. “I see a body, well the lower part of one,” he whispered, “No movement.” … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Sixteen

“Take cover!” Everyone did so and aimed their firearms towards the light and sound. “Hold your fire,” whispered Sarge. The splashing grew louder and louder and then stopped.   Then a bird call eerily echoed from the lake. Spinelli gave the … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Fourteen

“HIT THE DECK!” yelled Sarge. Everyone threw themselves flat on the cave’s stone floor before she finished the order. An explosion hit above them showering them with dust. “McCann, what can you see?” asked Banks. “No troops yet. Looks like … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirteen

Any confusion was immediately replaced by hostility as all guns were pointed at the prisoner who held up his shackled hands. “What the fuck?” asked Spinelli. “Just let me explain,” said the prisoner. “Everyone, stand down,” said Sarge, who didn’t … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twelve

Engaging the prisoner was not an issue, as he sat quietly, eyes downward. After about five minutes, the sight of the road behind them, the only view they had, lost its appeal, and Echo Company began to chat. “Corporal, why … 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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