Stories tagged “stealth”
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Stealth
I waited until it went dark for the night. The plan had sat in the forefront of my mind all week, and today was the day to strike. As soon as the guard killed the lights, I sprang into action. I grabbed the cell door and began to deal with the lock. I...
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Radio Silence
One block from the drugstore. “Take the back door, Lieutenant.” “Sir?” “Jam it but don’t make a sound. I’ve got the front. Keep your distance. Regroup at Wanda’s in fifteen.” “Stealth on.̶...
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Shelter from the Rain
She could’ve been anywhere. Maxfield’s eyes darted from rooftop to rooftop. Was she watching him? He hit the mute button in disgust. No time to mourn for the lieutenant. He yanked the peeper down by its cable, ran back to the alley along th...
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One Shot, One Kill?
Dropped straight into the heart of enemy territory. Crawling three kilometers over six days through Russian wilderness. Dragging along a 15kg Intervention sniper rifle. Not getting spotted by a single patrol en route. That was how damn good Lt. “...
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Meltdown
You can almost see the hair on the guard’s neck. The sweat drips from his beret, drips from the rusting pipes above. Step closer Soap, run your hand past the metal walls expanding like custard tarts in an oven. Ignore the heatwave- you can’...