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“Everybody Fights” – Part 4

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. HQ was in chaos. As the police car pulled up to the security gate, Dave could see a crowd of people in the parking lot and hear the faint sound of an alarm. The security guard was gesturing frantically in his booth as he spoke on theContinue reading ““Everybody Fights” – Part 4″

“Everybody Fights” – Part 3

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. The fire alarm screwed with Val’s focus. The grating siren was so overpoweringly loud that it made it hard to pay attention to anything else. One of the security guards had set it off to evacuate everyone from the building, and Val wanted to murder him forContinue reading ““Everybody Fights” – Part 3″

“Everybody Fights” – Part 2

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. The worst part was not knowing what the hell was going on. Moreen had heard an almighty crash a few minutes ago. Everyone in the office had. It had shaken her desk, jostling the pens and pencils in their holder. Harris had taken one look at Moreen,Continue reading ““Everybody Fights” – Part 2″

“Everybody Fights” – Part 1

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. They would have died within minutes if Val hadn’t gone with them. The lobby was full of broken glass, the wrecked cars they’d abandoned, and people who were either cowering or scrambling to counterattack. It was a big open space, where those on the second floor couldContinue reading ““Everybody Fights” – Part 1″

“Parade of Fools” – Part 9

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. The sirens were soft and distant at first, changing pitch as they got closer. An army of police cars and ambulances swarmed the deserted city street, coming from all directions. The stillness and silence that had descended after Dave took down Tidal Wave lasted for maybe aContinue reading ““Parade of Fools” – Part 9″

“Parade of Fools” – Part 8

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. Dazed, Dave tried to figure out which way was up. After a moment, he realized he was lying on his back, and after another moment, he remembered how he’d gotten there. He was wet, and the feeling of damp hair and water on his face made himContinue reading ““Parade of Fools” – Part 8″

“Parade of Fools” – Part 7

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. Mr. Glenn Sherman had a pretty nice car. It was an SUV with genuine leather seats, high tech climate control, and a spacious interior that was spotless. But the most important feature was the tinted windows. Val sat in the middle seat next to Blueblood, Joey andContinue reading ““Parade of Fools” – Part 7″

“Parade of Fools” – Part 6

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. Dave’s cheeks were starting to hurt from smiling so much. The parade float continued its slow progress down the street with him on top, a chilly wind whipping past him. The high school marching band was on their fourth cycle of the same three songs they’d beenContinue reading ““Parade of Fools” – Part 6″

“Parade of Fools” – Part 5

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. “So when are you going to tell me the plan?” Val asked. She was sitting with her feet propped up on a table in a penthouse apartment in Washington DC. A large TV showed news coverage of the parade—not that they needed it; they were sitting aContinue reading ““Parade of Fools” – Part 5″

“Parade of Fools” – Part 4

First time reading? Start at the beginning here. A cool breeze carried the smell of hot dogs and popcorn from one of the street vendors, and Dave hoped his stomach didn’t growl on live television. “—really have to commend both local and national law enforcement,” he finished up. “If it weren’t for the quick responseContinue reading ““Parade of Fools” – Part 4″