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The Squad-Part Thirty-Two

Even though Banks had been in many harrowing firefights before and after he joined Echo Company, the ease with which Mister Famulus appeared behind him off made his blood run cold. He paused for a beat before replying. “Yes, I … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty-One

“And how can I be of help to you today?” asked the Librarian. “I’m interested in the history of Arcadia,” replied Banks. Straightening his glasses, he asked, “Is there an aspect you are most interested in? Or do you prefer … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Thirty

“I’m not sure what I told you was unclear?” said the Judicial Expert.“Why is Pentagast not in prison? She’s directly responsible for the deaths of my men as well as her own,” growled Sarge.“Indeed, she was found guilty on all … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Nine

“I knew it!” shouted Ramirez. “You never said anything about being in outer space,” said Chang. “Or that our war was a TV show,” added Spinelli. “It does sound like something he might say,” said Banks. “See!” “Simmer down!” said … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Eight

Sarge balled her fists. Every bit of her wanted to kill this smug woman. Her eyes went to Mister Famulus, whose cold gaze was fixed on her. “So the war I’ve been fighting, all those who gave their lives for … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Seven

The first thing Sarge noticed was stars. Lots of them, like when you were away from any city or town, and there was nothing to dim their brilliance. Her first thought was, “It’s nighttime, of course, there are stars.” But … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Six

The tall man led Sarge out of the ballroom to another one of the corridors, like she had walked through before. Parked on the side was a little car. It looked like an expensive toy made at human scale, complete … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Five

The wave of adulation that washed over them stunned Echo Company. All they could do was stand and wave. Saachi moved over to Sarge, held a microphone to her, and asked, “Sergeant, any words for everyone?” “Well, I have to … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Four

They pointed out to Ramirez that if these people intended to kill and eat them, why feed, heal, and look after them? “Maybe we’re stringy if we’re stressed,” he muttered in return. He countered with “So we’ll be tender and … Continue reading

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The Squad-Part Twenty-Three

When she awoke, the room began to gradually lighten. It was gentle and seemed to be almost considerate. It made Sarge immediately suspicious. She got out of bed slowly, hoping to avoid the head spinning she felt yesterday, but she … Continue reading

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