Mike didn’t turn around when the door to the library opened. He put aside the paper he read and lifted his head. Still not turning around, he said flatly, “Jamie.” “You wanted to see me?” He finally turned around. Standing at arm’s reach, the red-headed Irishman looked straight at him,… Continue reading
“Mike?” “Down here,” called Mike, turning from the bookshelf. He went up the stairs and met Jack at the top. “How did–” Jack held out his hand, something in his fist. Mike put out his hand, palm up, and Jack dropped the bracelet into his hand. “I’m contaminated.” Mike took… Continue reading
“Hmmm.” Jack held his sore arm. Vulkan was not the best phlebotomist, having jammed the syringe into his vein like a vulture ripping out his inner elbow. He took five tubes, a few swabs from inside his mouth. And now he was on the other side of the lab looking… Continue reading
Jack thought this was the most stupid idea, ever. But Mike said it would work. Jack wore a belt that had magical symbols on it, and didn’t do anything but improve his strength. He walked around Ren Cen, hanging out in different places, watching. Waiting for that robot to appear…. Continue reading
Reynard Johanssen got off the elevator and entered the chill of the underground cave. He had already passed the guard-runes and video surveillance and found himself facing a long hall with laser lights cris-crossing the floor and walls. He took a breath. He put a hand on a pad, and… Continue reading
Andy stammered. He felt his face instantly get hot. “School?” he said. “For music.” Kelvin put a hand on Andy’s shoulder. “He didn’t go to school.” Andy wanted to crawl under the table. Kelvin had just made it a hundred times worse. They were all going to be staring at… Continue reading
“I hope there’s room on the street for him to park,” said his mom. She stirred the milk slowly, making sure it wouldn’t stick to the pan as it warmed. “He’ll be a little surprised to see Kelvin, I’d think.” “I can move my car if you want,” said Kelvin…. Continue reading
So far, so good, Andy thought, as he and Kelvin walked down the stairs into the cellar. Kelvin was happy that his mother was the only one home when they arrived. She hugged him tightly and hugged Andy, too, putting him immediately at ease. After a short catching up period,… Continue reading
Mike stepped into Lenormand’s office. “This is a first, you calling me.” Mike sat down on the couch and stretched out. “What’s up?” Lenormand sat down in the chair across from him. “I had a couple of visits from Teddy.” Mike pursed his lips. “Okay.” “He told me a few… Continue reading
Ciboria Bay was humid at night, and that was when the vampires came out. Damon hoped, in his t-shirt and jeans, that he looked presentable enough for Bruce. He rang the doorbell next to the speaker under the name of B. Lazarus. It was the only one with a B… Continue reading