Category Archives: Tournament Chronicle

I tucked the Vortex back in my satchel and got out of the car.  The Triple Shot was still in the bag, and I dragged the Vanquisher out of the passenger seat.  Both were a little light on water.  Hopefully, … Continue reading →

The following takes place between 3am and 4am I redialed the telephone as I threw the car into gear with a ferocity somewhere between “numb” and “furious.” “Your mission is to rescue this man and protect him for the next … Continue reading →

Her mother was frantically racing from one end of the bridge to the other calling out “Rose?  Rose?  Where are you?”  So that was her name.  How did Keith know? I set Rose down and she walked unsteadily over to … Continue reading →

The following takes place between 2am and 3am I thought long and hard about whether to include a description of this hour.  Not only do I admit to something very close to cheating, but it’s…intense…I guess?  If you’re just here … Continue reading →

“Got any ideas?” I asked Keith quietly.  The discarded glowsticks from Allison’s first attack were still burning bright, and they cast weird shadows across his face. Keith dropped down to crouch beside me.  “Why do you think I do?” “You … Continue reading →

Someone ran down the trail towards me from the direction I’d chosen, shooting over their shoulder.  I bent forward over the back of the Vanquisher, pulling it tightly into my shoulder.  Two pulls on the trigger and I splattered water … Continue reading →

The following takes place between 1am and 2am The automated voice on the other end of the line gave me my assignment.  “Assassinate this woman by two aye emm.  A picture will download to your phone momentarily.  They are located … Continue reading →