Altair Thermopolis sprinkled the last finger full of spice into the pan and then twisted the stove’s nob to disconnect the gas. The flame underneath the pan flickered and died, leaving the notorious supervillain, turned gourmet cook, with an exquisitely prepared flank steak. <Mmmmm.> He inhaled deeply, savoring the aroma […]
The metal door to the combat cell opened soundlessly. On the other side there was heavy breathing and a grunt as Becca pushed the door completely open and stepped out. She was limping slightly, had her arms curled protectively around her chest, and was sporting a swelling bruise that seemed […]
“So can anyone tell me what the lessons learned from the Brewster event were?” Dean Ditmar stood at his podium addressing a class of freshmen that were less attentive than usual. Of course, Angela wasn’t one of them. She raised her hand high, but not high enough to say “pick […]
Daisy strained against the weight. Sweat dripped from every part of her body making a dark stain on the mats around her. She growled her defiance as she thrust forward, locked out her arms and moved the weighted bar back to rack. <Personal best.> She gave a tired smile. Her […]