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DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 33
“When the bravest have all fallen And courage starts to fold, I’ll keep my silver near my heart; And you may keep your gold. When your windows have all shattered And doors no longer hold, I’ll keep my silver near my heart; And you may keep your gold.” Michael Chwedyk, “Heart of Silver” […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 32
“My brother is becoming more unhinged. The drinking is getting worse. I need to monitor him more, and things aren’t slowing down at work. I’ve given this a lot of thought; I’d like to stop our sessions.” “Okay, Luke. That’s fine.” “That’s all you have to say?” “This is a big decision for you. I […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 30
Like the brand on each palm, so should the Doctrine sear itself into your being. These rules have built a foundation for all Finishers to stand upon. Let it be known that no man is deemed worthy to command until they have lived the Doctrine so thoroughly that they may recite it to perfection. To […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 24
So that covers most of the assets. Tim gets everything, and Kalvin inherits from Tim if anything should happen. Kalvin will finish college no matter what. I have big hopes for him. Not hopes—plans. I guess they’re kinda the same. “Plans” suggest that what you want will happen eventually; “hopes” sounds like I’m tossing pennies […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 23
In the darkest depths, a corrupting evil stays vigilant. The duty of every Finisher is to maintain integrity in every action and thought—to be honest with others as well as themselves. Ask first what is best for the militia, not the individual. For each member is a wet stone to an ever-growing blade—admired for its […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 22
“When the full moon waxes brightest And there’s none left to scold. I’ll keep my silver near my heart; And you may keep your gold. When they manage to fool you still With faces of the old. I’ll keep my silver near my heart; And you may keep your gold.” M. Michael Chwedyk, […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 21
“Do you always call your mother Judith?” “’Mom’ will slip out from time to time.” “Do you do it to hurt her?” “I don’t know. I’m telling you the truth.” “I never called you a liar.” […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 20
Dan clenched onto the cello as the waves heaved and crashed. Blue whales battled by breaching into one another, their impact ignited the darkness with lightning and awe. He played a note he had never heard before, and the ocean accepted it as a lullaby. Soon the battles ceased. Dan felt the sand beneath his […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 18
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” This proverb should be held close to your heart. As we begin to bring all factions together, let us not lose sight of our common goal. Although we may disagree on how to kill the wolf-blooded, the promise of their death should make all parties rejoice. Rule […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 17
In other news, a body that went missing during a homicide investigation in Warren has been found. The body was reported missing from a coroner van just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning, leaving only its containment bag behind. Police used K-9 units to track the body to a nearby lake this morning. The identity of […]
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