Snare (Chapter9, Book8)
Chapter -9- Snare _Friday, August 5, 2049 - 2pm PDT San Francisco, California_ ... **Rufus Darken opened the bedroom door** to find Karla in her bed, propped up by several pillows. He closed the door behind himself and offered her a nod. The...
Heart of the Lion (Chapter8, Book8)
Chapter -8- Heart of the Lion _Friday, August 5, 2049 - Noonish Rafah (Al'Awda), Border of Egypt and Gaza_ ... **"Please," begged the man.**"You do not understand, we are resisting like, like Charles de Gaulle, and like ... Winston Churchill....
Rapture and Closure (Chapter7, book8)
Chapter -7- Rapture and Closure _Thursday, August 5, 2049 - 4:30am PDT San Francisco, California_ ... **Karla fidgeted with a whiskey bottle.** The label read, "_Gentleman's Jack_," etched into the glass. She stood in the doorway of the...
Old Wounds (Chapter6, Book8)
Chapter -6- Old Wounds _August 4, 2029 - 1pm, JST Tokyo, Japan_ ... **"Tamamo-san, I _am_ here to help you,"** said the doctor. "This is our third session together and I am ready to make progress together. Aren't you? Today I'd like to start...
Apropos (Chapter5, Book8)
Chapter -5- Apropos _August 1, 2049 - 2am, local time Paris, France_ ... **Karla Loupe opened a door** at the top of the stairs and peered inside of a bathroom. It was neat and clean except for a single damp towel on the sink counter. She...
Everyone Everywhere (Chap4, Book8)
Chapter -4- Everyone Everywhere _July 30, 2049 Tokyo, Japan_ ... **Tamamo-no-Mae** gave a tug at the loose-fitting restraints. It was better than handcuffs but only marginally so. She shifted her weight in the out-of-place sitting chair, facing...
Memories (Chapter 3, book8)
Chapter -3- Memories _July 29, 2049 - 10:50am CEST Paris, France_ ... ** Reno Nevada pushed the guestroom door** open and leaned in the doorframe. An older man looked up from a holographic television emitter built into the floor by a bed....
Rainy Day Reunion (END, book7)
Chapter -20- Rainy Day Reunion _Wednesday, July 26, 2049 - 10:00 am, Local Paris, France_ ... **Karla slid off her large empty bed.** She walked down the stairs, and then crossed the foyer. She stopped in front of a set of doors, opened them,...
Odds At Ends (Chapter19, Book7)
Chapter -19- Odds at Ends _Monday, July 24, 2049 - Noon, DCT District Coast, Calvert County, Maryland_ ... **Karla Loupe turned to Sinopa Guillot** and said, "This is where Vincent said to meet us." "Why not simply go to him?" Sinopa...
Possessions (Chapter 18, book7)
Chapter -18- Possessions _Celestial Realm_ ** "Have you spoken to Ra?"** Sekhmet frowned. "I have been cut off from him. I have been cut off from Ma'at. I do not know if they are in hiding or if they have been somehow imprisoned similar to the...
The Beast and the Burden (Chapter 17, book7)
Chapter -17- The Beast and the Burden _Celestial Realm_... **Tamamo drew her tessen** and snapped the war fan open. In her left hand, palm up, she created a glowing flame that crackled with intense heat. The tall creatures filled either side of...
Fog of War (Chapter16, Book7)
Chapter -16- Fog of War _Time Eternal Celestial Realm_ ... **Tamamo-no-Mae stalked through the halls.** She clutched the strap of a satchel, slung across her shoulder and walked at a quick pace. Gone were the luster and the shine from the...