The clock in Inconstant‘s map room read just past midnight. Joe stood behind the landing controller, watching two planes on approach through the windows at the back of the gondola. A few hundred feet away, spotlights shone upon the center … Continue reading
“What’s that supposed to mean?” “It’s a Thornycroft, an’ nae even a new one. I was nae more than a wee lass wha didnae know the odds ‘tween a spark plug an’ a radiator cap when they started making these. … Continue reading
He spun the volume knob down until Rule Britannia could barely be heard and waved for quiet from the others. In the near-silence, he could just make out beeps, standing out better against the lessened background noise. They stopped for … Continue reading
Cannon’s camel spat, and Cannon gave it a dirty look he was sure it was returning. Masaracchia’s men took the camels further into town, and Cannon and his crew followed Masaracchia into the house. Crates filled the interior, mixed in … Continue reading
“So, your guess is what, that a bunch of ancient corpses got up and came after us?” Cannon said. “If the burial wrapping fits.” “I’ll stick to the explanation that doesn’t take magic,” said Cannon. “Come on. Let’s back to … Continue reading
Burr stepped up beside him. A figure clad in sand-colored garments appeared in the gloom at the last corner. Burr and Cannon opened fire. Two more figures followed it, then another five. Cannon looked over his shoulder and saw the … Continue reading
Spreading out, they searched the wall. After a moment, Burr said, “Here.” Cannon followed the sound of her voice, running his hand along the wall until he came to open space. Blindly questing hands found his back. Behind him, Iseabail … Continue reading
A machine gun rattled again, throwing dancing shadows past Masaracchia. Through her hand, Masaracchia felt Iseabail turn around. She said nothing, though, and they pushed on through the veiling darkness and its unsettling soundscape. The cross twitched on its chain, … Continue reading
“Captain?” Burr said, urgency in her voice. “Here,” said Cannon. The thing which had hit him moved. It rasped as it did, like a snake moving through dry grass. “What’s the plan?” said Burr. “Shoot it.” Burr promptly complied, spraying … Continue reading
Staccato flashes pierced the darkness. The strobing light gave the scene a feel like an old Chaplin flick. Three rows to the left, Cannon thought, and they could make a right turn and follow the aisle between the sarcophagi all … Continue reading
