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Spheres Of Influence – Chapter 04

Spheres Of Influence – Chapter 04 Chapter 4.           Ariane looked at the mixture of anger, sorrow, and pain on DuQuesne’s face, and the horror on that of the Hyperion Monkey King, and instantly understood. “Oh, my god,” she murmured. … Continue reading

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1636 The Devil’s Opera – Snippet 11

1636 The Devil’s Opera – Snippet 11 “No more than the man deserved.” He folded his arms around his wife. Her arms went around his waist, and she laid her head on his shoulder. They stood that way for a … Continue reading

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Noah’s Boy – Snippet 31

Noah’s Boy – Snippet 31 When he came out of the bathroom, things made even less sense.  For one, apparently the war council was going to take place at the foot of the bed, with everyone sitting on cushions on … Continue reading

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1636 The Devil’s Opera – Snippet 10

1636 The Devil’s Opera – Snippet 10 Chapter 6           “No!” Franz Sylwester winced as Pastor Jonas Nicolai jerked back in surprise at the vehemence in Marla Linder’s voice. For all that his wife normally shone with a pleasant temperament, … Continue reading

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Spheres Of Influence – Chapter 03

Spheres Of Influence – Chapter 03 Chapter 3.           Simon jolted awake from the doze he’d been in, the restraints on Holy Grail‘s copilot seat keeping him from catapulting through the air. What… “We have a detection, Simon,” his AISage … Continue reading

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Noah’s Boy – Snippet 30

Noah’s Boy – Snippet 30 Then he thought that of course, the call had been that strong.  But she must be famished and half dead.  He was famished and half dead.  He needed protein to recover from his shift.  So … Continue reading

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1636 The Devil’s Opera – Snippet 09

1636 The Devil’s Opera – Snippet 09 Chapter 5 Magdeburg Times-Journal December 4, 1635 There was a formal groundbreaking last week for the construction of the new surgical wing of the Magdeburg Memorial Hospital in Greater Magdeburg. Participating were Mayor … Continue reading

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Spheres Of Influence – Chapter 02

Spheres Of Influence – Chapter 02 Chapter 2.           Ariane stood unmoving in the doorway, afraid to break the magic of that moment. Her own heart had leapt when Wu Kung’s hand moved to stop DuQuesne, but the incredible light … Continue reading

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Spheres of Influence – Chapter 01

Spheres of Influence – Chapter 01 Spheres of Influence Sequel to Grand Central Arena By Ryk E. Spoor Chapter 1. The slender blond man glanced up from his desk, startled – DuQuesne had, of course, been suppressing the station security … Continue reading

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Spheres of Influence – What Has Gone Before

Ryk has asked me to post snippets of Spheres of Influence every M W F ending with Chapter 29. Spheres of Influence – What Has Gone Before What Has Gone Before (and a little bit that Has Come After!) Previously … Continue reading

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