Harbinger, Chapter 10
"They've reached the target area," Ratchet said with a sigh as the stat displays on each team member cut out. "Whatever Airachnid is using to jam comms and transponders, they're within its range. We can't see what's happening and won't hear from anyone...
Project: Phoenix (Neon City Book 3), Chapter 17
"Well," Ramirez muttered around her cigar after a quick glance at her watch, "I guess we should get going." She started the engine and eased out of the underground parking lot. Most of the debris from the recent battle had been pushed to the sides,...
Boldly Coming -- 1st scene
"Beautiful." Trent smiled as he watched Rhoa finish setting up the targets. The soft golden light from the sun rising over the distant mountains caressed her midnight-blue skin and long, coppery hair. She turned to take in the vista for a moment before...
Freelancers, Chapter 27
_"Shoot them all."_ Dakka didn't hesitate. The instant Admiral Xen gave the order, she wrenched the guard's hand sideways and snapped his wrist. She ripped the gun out of his hand as he crumpled to the deck, curled up, and screamed. She lunged at the...
Freelancers, Chapter 26
"You sure you want to do this?" Chula asked again as she, Lia, Valeria, Quint, and Dakka followed the security team out of the shuttle and onto the hangar bay floor. "I'm sure. I haven't done a whole lot since the ... captains picked up my contract. I...
Project: Phoenix (Neon City Book 3), Chapter 16
"Whoa!" Shakira stared slack-jawed as Ramirez, Hiro, Montoya, and Otto filed into the conference room. The blood splattered all over the first three drew her attention instantly and she almost didn't notice Otto's total lack of clothing. When it caught...
Wrong Place, Right Time - Part 2
_Author's note_: I was hoping I wouldn't have to do this, but I've removed the content. I wrote this hoping I could make some money from it, and in the last three weeks have sold only four copies. Over a thousand people have read it and lots of readers...
Wrong Place, Right Time
It was funny, how a person's life could change in an instant. For Trent Lockwood, that moment came a few minutes after he slipped out his bedroom window and headed off to meet up with a few of his friends. His parents had gone to bed over an hour...
Harbinger, Chapter 8
"Ah, there you are." Arcee's human-size body stood in the doorway and smiled. "Oh, hey, Arcee." Jack took a deep breath, moved his head around to work the cramp out of his neck, and waved his tablet at the crate beside the one he sat on. "I was just...
Freelancers, Chapter 25
"_You are not Saren."_ Valeria shivered at the sound of the deep, booming, mechanical voice as she stared at the recording on the screen on the lounge's far wall. The archive entry was one she'd gained access to after her reinstatement to Special...
Project: Phoenix (Neon City Book 3), Chapter 15
Jack woke gradually and found himself atop something cool, uneven, and ... scaly. _Oh. Corona._ He smiled. He kept his eyes closed, drew in a deep breath, and slid his hands around. His left hand found Corona's shoulder and his right brushed against...
Project: Phoenix (Neon City Book 3), Chapter 14
"Lunch was perfect." Jack grinned as Corona and Taura snuggled him. "And dessert was even better." Taura laughed and kissed him. "I'm glad you liked it as much as I did." Corona reached across him to brush a lock of Taura's hair away from her eyes...