Science Fiction
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Chapter 13 – Persona Non Grata
Consciousness dawned slowly and clumsily for Askatla, the gentle fragrance of rose and elderflower helping lift the mental fog that lingered as she opened her eyes to take in the hospital room. The meticulously blended Gothic-revival architecture and state of the art medical equipment in her surroundings informed her that this was the recovery room…
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Chapter 11 – My Partner – Your Partner
Askatla swaddled herself in Oeuf’s comforting presence like a security blanket, cradled in his arms while he carried her to the car, grounding herself with the feel of his soft wool jacket against her forehead, his earthy sandalwood and cedar scent, and the steady thrum of his cetaceous heartbeat under her ear. His presence was…
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Chapter 10 – After Action Report
Striding quickly through the service door and into the parking courtyard, Anselme arrived just in time to spot a sleek silver Audi sedan slide over the low curb and disappear onto Rue Nicolaus Copernicus. Looking down at his blood spattered suit, he knew that taking public transit back to the office was out of the…