Son of a Gun (Chap14, Book7)
Chapter -14- Son of a Gun _Saturday, July 22, 2049 - mid-morning Seattle, Washington_ ... **"Her name is Aimee. It's been a whirlwind romance. But it's unlike anything ever."** The twenty-six year old boy shifted his cellphone to his other...
Pre-Prequel Prologue
Prologue Lament of Karla or Prologue Therapeutic _Thursday, June 2, 2022 - Noon San Leandro, California Karla Howard's Condo_ ... **Karla Howard sat on the sofa** , staring at a mirror on the living room wall. She looked like a hot mess. Her...
Weathered (A2, B1, Chapter 9)
Chapter -9- Weathered _December 7, 11:30pm EST_ _Port of Miami_ ** Sinopa put her hand out** , bracing herself on Rufus' wrist. The kitsune placed the palm of her other hand against a metallic storage container. "This storm is impressive that it...
Bonding Moments (Chap15, Book9)
Chapter -15- Bonding Moments _Thursday, September 30, 2049 - late afternoon Seattle_ ... **"This is goddamn stupid."** Albert DeLioncourt walked through the airport gate and into the baggage claim. He took a deep breath and sighed in disgust....
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...
Out of Retirement (A1, B2, C7)
**Chapter -7- Out of Retirement** _Midnight San Francisco, California_ ... ** Nathanial Carrington drew his foot back** and kicked a door. His leg glowed with the power of a lightning bolt. The door flew off its hinges; sparks showered the floor of...
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...
Breadcrumbs (Book7, chapter11)
Chapter -11- Breadcrumbs _Tuesday, July 20, 2049 - 9:05am San Francisco, California_ ... **Conner Parker sat up in bed.** On his left, Sinopa Guillot had her hands on her hips. On his right, Karla Loupe stood with her arms folded. He looked...
Information Age (A2, B1, C8)
Chapter -8- Information Age _December 7, 7:30 pm PST BPI Complex Nightclub, San Francisco, California_ ... ** Eddie stood out front** of the burnt out establishment, text messaging on a new cell phone. His eyes lifted to Nevada on approach. His...
Mens Rea (A2,B2,C6)
Chapter -6- Mens Rea _December 21, 2023 - Noon PST San Francisco, California_ ... ** Evan paced his small shop** , holding a tablet computer in his hand. "I can't believe it's been almost two weeks since they left for Japan. I miss Johann and we...
Glass Soldier (Act1, Book2, Chapter5)
**Chapter -5- Glass Soldier** ** ** ** Evan rubbed his eyes with his palms** and took a deep breath to calm his nerves. He stepped out of the office and moved behind the counter. Nathanial stepped into the doorway to watch from the office. The...
Comrades In Arms (Book7, Chapter9)
Chapter -9- Comrades in Arms _Monday, July 19, 2049 - 2pm local time Killona, Louisiana_ ... **Karla glanced back at Sinopa then forward** towards the remains of the Waterford Nuclear power planet. "Thirty miles or so from New Orleans. You...