“Cor, Professor, do you think it might be him; the Ripper?” “Of course not Winston. Everyone knows that villain ceased operation over six years ago. He either died or moved on. His sort would not stop their reign of terror otherwise.” Professor Reginald Saint-John pulled his coat closer about his narrow shoulders as he spoke. […]

“This is a great party, Betty,” Lou-Ann said, removing a colorful hat from her head. “Thanks,” Betty said. “Mary wanted a special sixth birthday so I really tried to make it a blow out. I’d be happier if the stupid clown would get here.” Lou-Ann looked around the enormous yard. There were bouncy houses, water […]

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The European Union spaceship Cortez decelerated with a burst of rocket exhaust. The eight astronauts strapped into their acceleration couches in the command module gritted their teeth against the vibration of the vessel as it slowed to orbital velocity around Jupiter. “Insertion complete,” navigation officer LeBeuf said as the engines cut off. “Orbit within operational […]

The sun was setting over the grassy field. As shadows lengthened, furtive movements caused the long grass to sway. Dozens of forms crawled toward the border, intent on having their revenge on their hated foes on the other side. Grunts and whispers heralded their coming as they struggled over the uneven ground. “Silence,” a hoarse […]