Stories tagged “Sue”

  • You Can't Hide

    Laser fire lit up the night sky like the Charles River on the Fourth of July. “Their aim’s getting better,” Sal muttered. “Almost hit us that time.” His partner didn’t answer. Mat hadn’t said anything for hours. If they didn’t get out s...

    • Author: shadowlight
    • Posted about 2 years ago.
    • 4 out of 5
  • The Arbitrator

    Sal swore and kept his eyes on the night sky. Colored bolts cut through the haze and smoke that obscured the moon and the stars—stealing the moisture from the air. Blue, red, silver and green flashes represented almost every magician clan in the area...

  • On the Move

    The water remaining in Sal’s two canteens sloshed enticingly. He ignored it, despite his parched throat. No rain had fallen since the newest round of bickering began two weeks earlier. Everywhere streams dried up, river levels fell, and dark clou...