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DOG DAYS: EPILOGUE
Epilogue Char rocketed through the air, grazing past mountain peaks and launching into space. It’s only a dream, thought Char, until she opened her eyes. The depths of space smelled like wet polyester. She pulled the blanket from her face to discover the progenitor of her unconscious flight—a narrow sled grinding across ice with […]
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 31
Dan awakened on his parents’ couch. It was before dawn when he rolled on his side. Dan’s eyes had not adjusted to the dark, but he recognized the shape of his father sitting in his recliner. He held a glass in one hand and dangled his revolver in the other. “She told you, didn’t she?” […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 28
Dan heard Fettel call forth the next opponent. Roy charged with a spiked bat in hand. He swung through the night air, but Dan stood unfazed. He grabbed Roy’s wrist and snapped off his hand. With his new weapon firmly grasped, Dan struck Roy in the shoulder, shattering him into pieces. Benny came next, rushing […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 27
A teenager was the victim in an arson attack at a mall in the Chicago Ridge area. Wingfield Sports Collectables was approached by a group of masked patrons shortly after 9:00 p.m. yesterday. The group blocked the backdoor exit before raising the front gate and dousing the entrance with alcohol. 16 year-old Jenna Douglas suffered […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 26
Download the PDF version below: Dog Days-Chapter 26 The challenges faced by MIR are many. As a result, job roles are dynamic in nature to match the ever-changing landscape of isolation and retrieval. The best countermeasure to change is adaptability. As such, all field employees must complete and maintain the following curriculum regardless of designation: […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 25
Dan found himself back at the grim bonfire. His father, Mr. Reto , and the Warg continued to feast. He scanned the horizon for an escape only to discover figures bolting across the bleached bone sand. The night air gave way to brutal cold, and the figures shattered and crumbled into dust. Without the flame […]
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 19
Can you hear me, okay? Let me know when I can start. Now? I can…okay. My name is Bridgette Lucero. I’m here with my husband Tim and our friend Miranda. So today I made a difficult decision, but I am now fully registered with the MIR center in Springfield. I thought everything went really well […]
DOG DAYS: CHAPTER 15
The Abyss had no need for Dan, tossing him down to the bright light below. The earth opened and swallowed his remains. He reemerged in a desert of crushed bone, letting the brilliant white specks sift through his fingers. The sun had begun to set when he found the strength to stand. In the […]
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