Stories tagged “Calliope Cervantes”
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At Least Death Only Comes Once
“Damn burglar-proof doors,” Calliope Cervantes muttered as she kicked at the metal slab and, instead of flying into the apartment, it acquired a hoverboot-shaped dent and scorch marks. Maybe he didn’t hear that, she thought. Inside, t...
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Dinosaurs Are a Girl's Best Friend
Calliope Cervantes eyed the cute guard sitting next to her at the bar. She had a soft spot for a man in uniform; it was roughly located between her navel and her knees. “Tough day?” she asked coyly. “I swear,” he said, staring i...
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Dino Envy
The technician knew that expression. The guard had got lucky- the rumours must have been true. It made him a little sick. “God,” the technician’s tone dripped disgust, “you really slept with one of those nuts? She was only after the danger....
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Quotidian
Calliope Cervantes slammed the man’s face against the ground, twice. His nose bled profusely, but she didn’t feel sorry for him; he HAD tried to slice her arm off with a nanofilament sword. “A sword,” she muttered. “I mean...
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Coquetry Will Cost You
“So,” the man said, flashing Calliope a charming smile, “what’s a nice girl like you…” He trailed off as he noticed her belt with its dangerous-looking attachments and her large hover boots. “Oh, you know,̶...
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Cost of Coquetry
“I’m just sayin’,” said Bob, “what a way to go out.” Jim stared at him. “You’re… there are no words. Nuts sounds too cute and even batshit insane doesnt cut it.” “Listen, you don’t...