One Year Later
I remember this scene all too well. You and I sprawled atop my uncle’s deck, the murky lake water ebbing and flowing far below us. I waited with baited breath…
Paper Lifes and Classes
All eyes were on the man as he scribbled in quick jerks over the whiteboard. He turned around and repeated the words slowly. “_Sometimes the most undesirable…
Finality
“MTC initiating hundred-twenty mill’ barrage.” “Rider 1, contacts inside weapon lock range.” “Omega inside contact range, speed is 12-point-2 Mach.” “This is…
Burning Skies
“Rider 1, I’m nearly at bingo fuel, requesting RTB” “Negative 8! The Olympus has taken significant damage, and the landing strip is inoperable!” “I can’t fly…
Incoming
“HQ, I’m five-five-oh over nine-seven-two 27 klicks out from package Omega bearing two-one-one-dot-two, punchout at 22000 feet!” “Big Bird to Rider, friendlies…
Wingman
“Dammit! 6 has splashed, I repeat 6 has splashed!” “Bigbird, did he punch out?” “Checking now Rider 1. Can’t pick anything up yet. Wait, I see a chute! 6…
Dogfight
“This is Rider 1 to Rider Squadron, please report” “Rider 3 to Rider 1, my scopes are clear. There’s nothing out here” “Rider 6 to Rider 1, I’m all clear. Can…
Transmission
Come in radio Can you read my transmission radio? Radio come in Can you here me Listen carefully To whoever is near? We are low on fuel Need of help We are…