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.""Why?""Your brother is coming for you, Sarah.But he needs you and Tommy to be a safe distance from the ranch house and stables when he gets there.""Why?""He’s bringing friends with him.And they’re not going to treat your kidnappers very nice."Both Sarahs knew what that meant.The little girl thought of her protective big brother, and smiled.PCAConstruction had begun on the new PCA headquarters.Normally, such destruction would have taken much longer to clear away, but with the paranormal help that Shockwave, Powerhouse, and others could provide, things were moving along much quicker.Powerhouse was a full-fledged agent of the PCA now, and he’d embraced his new job with gusto — they even let him keep wearing his ski mask.He was also Tommy and Sarah’s new legal guardian.In a temporary office set up nearby, Michael sat and considered the costumed man before him."Congratulations on your promotion," Steve told him."I understand it’s ‘Lieutenant Takayasu’ now.Full lieutenant, right?""Yep," Michael confirmed."Normally, I’d be required to hold the rank of ensign for a minimum of a year before making lieutenant junior grade.Circumstances have changed.And don’t try to change the subject."Steve sighed, wishing he could take off his mask.But the lieutenant still had not voiced his knowledge of Vortex’s true identity, and Steve was reluctant to cross that line first."I’m not trying to change the subject.I told you, I.I’m just not prepared to join the PCA at this time.""Which leaves me in a bit of a dilemma, doesn’t it?" Reaching into his desk drawer, he produced a copy of the local newspaper.He didn’t bother reading the article or headlines aloud — the grainy-but-recognizable photograph of Vortex (obviously posing) upon a rooftop spoke volumes for itself."I can’t afford to lose your help, but I can’t have you running around outside of the law.""Are you sure about that?""Vigilantism is still illegal, Vortex.Technically, that makes you a rogue.""I know that, but think about it.Think about the reaction Lincoln had to the idea of Vortex.If I can inspire more people that way—""That’s something you could do from within the PCA.""Maybe, maybe not.I have something I want you to read."Fishing into a recently-added pocket on the inside of his cape, Steve produced Jeffrey Lawrence’s now-crumpled essay.Michael read it.Read it again.Thought about it, for several long minutes.Steve waited."All right.You’re on your own, for now, and I’ll look the other way as best I can.If some other agency goes after you, I can’t help you, but for now I’ll keep the PCA off your back.""Thank you.""Just don’t go too far, Vortex," Michael warned."Always remember: We’re supposed to be the good guys."Steve chuckled and made a show of slipping the essay back into his cape."I think that was the point I was trying to make."Michael smiled in return."Yes, I suppose it was.Just don’t expect me to shine some ridiculous ‘Vortex-signal’ into the clouds when I need your help."Steve laughed openly."No, we don’t have to take it that far.But.if you do need to reach me.I think you’ll know how."Michael said nothing, merely nodded very slightly.Vortex stood.Lieutenant Takayasu joined him.And they shook hands.Be sure to watch forPARANORMALSWe Are Not AloneAbout the AuthorChristopher Andrews lives in California with his wife, Yvonne Isaak-Andrews, and their Pug, PJ.He is working on his next novels, and continues to work as an actor and screenwriter.He and his wife are expecting their first child at the end of this year.Excerpts from all of Christopher’s novels can be found at www.ChristopherAndrews.com.Rising Star Visionary Presscontinues the fine Rising Star tradition of bringing you only the best and brightest undiscovered authors!Explore the works of RSVP’s featured authorChristopher Andrews!Pandora’s Game (ISBN #978-0977453528) – $11.95Games involving hypnosis and the supernatural unleash the unexpected.Dream Parlor (ISBN #978-0977453535) – $12.49A novelization of the independent science-fiction film in the tradition of 1984 and Total Recall.Paranormals (ISBN #978-0977453566) – $12.95A tale of superhuman wonder in the tradition of the X-Men and the Wild Card anthologies.Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (ISBN #978-0977453559) – $11.95A novelization of Shakespeare’s classic.Excellent for students or any fan of The Bard.The Darkness Within (ISBN #978-0977453542) – $6.95A collection of disturbing short-stories.Includes "Connexion," the bridge between the Triumvirate novels Pandora’s Game and Of Wolf and Man.Of Wolf and Man (ISBN #978-0982488201) – $14.95The IPPY award-winning sequel to Pandora’s Game.Available everywhere books are sold.Visit www.ChristopherAndrews.com for the author’s Amazon aStore [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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.""Why?""Your brother is coming for you, Sarah.But he needs you and Tommy to be a safe distance from the ranch house and stables when he gets there.""Why?""He’s bringing friends with him.And they’re not going to treat your kidnappers very nice."Both Sarahs knew what that meant.The little girl thought of her protective big brother, and smiled.PCAConstruction had begun on the new PCA headquarters.Normally, such destruction would have taken much longer to clear away, but with the paranormal help that Shockwave, Powerhouse, and others could provide, things were moving along much quicker.Powerhouse was a full-fledged agent of the PCA now, and he’d embraced his new job with gusto — they even let him keep wearing his ski mask.He was also Tommy and Sarah’s new legal guardian.In a temporary office set up nearby, Michael sat and considered the costumed man before him."Congratulations on your promotion," Steve told him."I understand it’s ‘Lieutenant Takayasu’ now.Full lieutenant, right?""Yep," Michael confirmed."Normally, I’d be required to hold the rank of ensign for a minimum of a year before making lieutenant junior grade.Circumstances have changed.And don’t try to change the subject."Steve sighed, wishing he could take off his mask.But the lieutenant still had not voiced his knowledge of Vortex’s true identity, and Steve was reluctant to cross that line first."I’m not trying to change the subject.I told you, I.I’m just not prepared to join the PCA at this time.""Which leaves me in a bit of a dilemma, doesn’t it?" Reaching into his desk drawer, he produced a copy of the local newspaper.He didn’t bother reading the article or headlines aloud — the grainy-but-recognizable photograph of Vortex (obviously posing) upon a rooftop spoke volumes for itself."I can’t afford to lose your help, but I can’t have you running around outside of the law.""Are you sure about that?""Vigilantism is still illegal, Vortex.Technically, that makes you a rogue.""I know that, but think about it.Think about the reaction Lincoln had to the idea of Vortex.If I can inspire more people that way—""That’s something you could do from within the PCA.""Maybe, maybe not.I have something I want you to read."Fishing into a recently-added pocket on the inside of his cape, Steve produced Jeffrey Lawrence’s now-crumpled essay.Michael read it.Read it again.Thought about it, for several long minutes.Steve waited."All right.You’re on your own, for now, and I’ll look the other way as best I can.If some other agency goes after you, I can’t help you, but for now I’ll keep the PCA off your back.""Thank you.""Just don’t go too far, Vortex," Michael warned."Always remember: We’re supposed to be the good guys."Steve chuckled and made a show of slipping the essay back into his cape."I think that was the point I was trying to make."Michael smiled in return."Yes, I suppose it was.Just don’t expect me to shine some ridiculous ‘Vortex-signal’ into the clouds when I need your help."Steve laughed openly."No, we don’t have to take it that far.But.if you do need to reach me.I think you’ll know how."Michael said nothing, merely nodded very slightly.Vortex stood.Lieutenant Takayasu joined him.And they shook hands.Be sure to watch forPARANORMALSWe Are Not AloneAbout the AuthorChristopher Andrews lives in California with his wife, Yvonne Isaak-Andrews, and their Pug, PJ.He is working on his next novels, and continues to work as an actor and screenwriter.He and his wife are expecting their first child at the end of this year.Excerpts from all of Christopher’s novels can be found at www.ChristopherAndrews.com.Rising Star Visionary Presscontinues the fine Rising Star tradition of bringing you only the best and brightest undiscovered authors!Explore the works of RSVP’s featured authorChristopher Andrews!Pandora’s Game (ISBN #978-0977453528) – $11.95Games involving hypnosis and the supernatural unleash the unexpected.Dream Parlor (ISBN #978-0977453535) – $12.49A novelization of the independent science-fiction film in the tradition of 1984 and Total Recall.Paranormals (ISBN #978-0977453566) – $12.95A tale of superhuman wonder in the tradition of the X-Men and the Wild Card anthologies.Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (ISBN #978-0977453559) – $11.95A novelization of Shakespeare’s classic.Excellent for students or any fan of The Bard.The Darkness Within (ISBN #978-0977453542) – $6.95A collection of disturbing short-stories.Includes "Connexion," the bridge between the Triumvirate novels Pandora’s Game and Of Wolf and Man.Of Wolf and Man (ISBN #978-0982488201) – $14.95The IPPY award-winning sequel to Pandora’s Game.Available everywhere books are sold.Visit www.ChristopherAndrews.com for the author’s Amazon aStore [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]