Last Contract - Inversion
Mint. That’s what was on the old man’s breath. Mint and a bit of sourness that reminded spoiled milk. But mostly mint. Funny what the mind focuses on when the…
Mistakes on Duty
Agent Deveroll heard his phone buzz. His work phone. “Deveroll here.” He spoke into the black device. “Is the assignment complete?” A female voice purred into…
The Den Of Ita Leola
I walked through the door, my hesitations barely outweighed by the urgency of the mission at hand. “I have come, as the letter they sent nine days past said I…
Orders By Moonlight
“You will find the instructions enclosed. Now go, dear child, and may your endeavors be blessed. Your deeds are gaining his attention, and in you he has found…
Mrs. Green
The teeth of my comb strikes like an asp; the Sea Wasp venom takes effect. I know I don’t have much time and I find his private cell phone right where Mrs…
It's Just Business
When I was 6, I was taught how to bait a hook. I found pleasure in the nightcrawler’s scream. At 7, my Crackerjack box offered up a prized magnifier I turned…
Black Ops
I probably should feel bad about killing Hudhaifah Zakariyya Usamah. Guilt is a nonproductive emotion though. It serves no useful purpose for men like me…
Black Ops
I probably should feel bad about killing Hudhaifah Zakariyya Usamah. Guilt is a nonproductive emotion though. It serves no useful purpose for men like me…
Before the Fight Sequence
He is sitting quietly up against an old oak tree lost in thoughts not meant for the world. The only sound is the wind which blows back his dark hair and…
Blind Date
“You’ve never slit someone’s throat before?” I don’t know why she sounded so surprised. “It’s not something I usually have on my list, no.” I replied, poking…
Royal Assassin
The assassin’s blade slid across the traitor’s throat, easily slicing through pipe, vein, flesh, and fat. He kicked the obese old Duke away, the body tumbling…
For the King!
The Orcish city of Morg’zRal sat atop a high cliff. The Warchief, Roshgar, was at his war table outside in the warm summer air. *Mark’rah jasz Nig’ghra.* _We…
The Last Contract
Inhale. Exhale slowly. His finger rested gently on the trigger of his Barrett as the crosshairs settled in the center of the old man’s chest. 50 caliber, he…
The Huntress
With only moonlight to see by she followed the man’s trail easily. She heard him before spotting him amongst the trees carrying her sister. Her rage rose once…
Cascade
John, with his phone to his ear, quickly ducked into his cabin as the small boat floated under a cascade of water. Perhaps many years back teenagers looking…
Professional Courtesy
He entered the train station, his eyes scanning the crowd of people. With a business suit, he looked like any of the other people going to work. His gaze…
Sweet Assassin
Once, a precious little girl was born into a different kind of family. They were the rough and tumble sort, expecting her not to cry. It took a couple months…
Out for Coffee, In the Tea
One sip and I remembered why I hated traveling. Egyptian coffee is the worst, if you’re picking an exotic locale to visit and stake out a cafe. The sun beat…
I'm Here To Be The King!
Just before I fired, I clocked myself on the head with a rock. What the hell was I thinking?! Turns out, the grandfather paradox is a load of bunk. The…
I'm Here To Save The King
I lined up my shot. I had to fix this. Everything had gone wrong, and it was up to me. After all, it was my fault to begin with. That sadistic bastard was a…