Garrick had submitted his name to the lists. He had honed his skills and was prepared for the challenge ahead. He looked over the competition, looking for any sign of weakness or strength. To the left there was a pock-marked and portly man. He was all bluster and no challenge. The young behemoth next to … More Garrick’s Contest
Argo had travelled over frozen terrain and rough mountainside to the beast’s lair. Though his muscles ached they were still stronger than most men half his age. His eyes had lost none of their steel even if they had gained more wrinkles around the edges and watered in the cold air. He stood at the … More Argo and the Dragon
“Who, look what the cat dragged in. Officers Test-tube and Trashcan,” jeered the wannabe Mafioso. He went by the name Uncle Jerry and tried to fully act the part of Italian tough guy. A quick web search revealed that his real name was Jerald Rodgers and that the closest he ever came to Italy was … More Partners
Kimura blinked twice hoping that wind clear the snow from his eyes. The wind was cold and bitter. The dryness of it made his eyes water. He vision blurred. He squeezed his eyes shut a third time knowing it to be dangerous, but he needed to see clearly. The old man in front of him … More The Plum Tree
The outdoor market is not a good place to attempt to escape from city guards. For one thing it is very crowded, or at least crowded enough to make make speedily wriggling past others difficult. Also, despite the flimsiness of same of the tables the outdoor market hosts a large amount of valuable merchandise. Topple … More Demetrius Tate in the Marketplace
Marsha steadily typed her way through the morning. She kept glancing over at the clock wondering when Mr. Danvers would arrive. She hoped he wouldn’t. All it took was him entering the office to make time feel as of it slowed to a crawl. For thirteen years she worked as executive assistant to the vice … More The Painter
Deadly Troubadour 