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What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 16

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 […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 14

The void felt less powerful to Dan, waning in the field it once terrorized. Even the beasts had returned, although not quite the same as before. They stared into the vortex as if part of them remained swirling inside. Dan approached on the balls of his feet. The slightest unrest could yield a black hole […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 12

Eustace. I know this call is late, but it’s important. I forgot to give something to Kalvin. It’s a video his mother recorded before she died. She entrusted it to me years ago because she didn’t trust Tim to show it to him. I suppose every couple has their challenges… Anyway. I feel awful for […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 9

Dan returned to the pale hills of wind and ash. The gray sun beckoned over the horizon in a chord of despair. The void lapped the blood from his fingers. Somehow, Dan knew the blood was not his own. He looked about the air for sounds of life only to find that the wolves had […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 7

I’m not calling back because I have cold feet, but the deal has changed. My husband will go in my place as we initially arranged. He’s healing remarkably well considering all he’s been through. I know you would have preferred me and Kalvin, but Eustace is a hunter after all, and he’ll be more helpful than […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 6

“What do you remember about your father growing up?” “Not much to tell–strict, intense, distant. I have less a memory of him than a general feeling of dread.” “Where does that dread come from specifically?” “When my mom got the job, they would scream at each other for hours. When it got really heated Ron […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 5

The oath of MIR was formed out of a tradition of public service. Each new recruit is sworn in after reciting the oath from memory during the induction ceremony. It is through this tradition that each officer better understands their commitment to the infected and the ravages of Lycantrosis. It is the sworn duty of […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 4

The history of Leek Denaa (loosely translated to “Men of the Wolf”) traces its origin to 1986, four years after the first recorded case of Lycantrosis in the United States. Extreme prejudice against werewolves and their families caused population displacement into unincorporated U.S. land. With its low population and harsh weather, Alaska became an ideal […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 2

Persons aiding in the termination of the wolf-blooded will be kept nameless. Acts of charity are best kept anonymous. Annex to The Doctrine – July 7th 2015 Herein under the discretion of sanctioning bodies. Infected individuals –in exchange for immunity and/or monetary sum–may also be conscripted in the termination of other infected. This agreement must […]

What Teeth They Had: Book 2 Chapter 1

Hello. You’ve reached Eustace and Claire Bully. If you’re calling for Danny, please try his cell phone. If you are from the factory calling for Eustace, please leave your name and number and he’ll get back to you as soon as he is able. Thanks!   I’m calling for Claire. You’re the only one left […]