The Price of Revenge The humid air hung heavy, thick with the scent of decay and damp earth. Marcus lay sprawled on the jungle floor, his breath ragged, a throbbing ache blooming across his ribs. The fight with Nathaniel had been brutal, a savage ballet of fists and knives under the canopy of emerald leaves.Continue reading ““The Price of Revenge” Ch. 18 & 19 of “The Retrieval””
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“Nathaniel’s Defense, A Bloody Confrontation” Ch. 16 & 17 of “The Retrieval”
Nathaniel’s Defense The silence following their brutal clash hung heavier than the humid jungle air. Marcus, gasping for breath, leaned against a slick, moss-covered rock, his body screaming in protest. He could taste blood, his own and Nathaniel’s, mingling in the metallic tang on his tongue. He hadn’t won, not exactly. He’d inflicted damage, butContinue reading ““Nathaniel’s Defense, A Bloody Confrontation” Ch. 16 & 17 of “The Retrieval””
A jungle confrontation and unraveling of the past….Chapters 12 & 13 of “The Retrieval”
Confrontation in the Shadows The fissure, barely wider than his shoulders, reeked of damp earth and something else… something acrid, metallic, like old blood. He squeezed through. He held his machete ready. The blade glinted faintly in the dim light filtering from the unseen jungle canopy above. The passage twisted and turned, a claustrophobic labyrinthContinue reading “A jungle confrontation and unraveling of the past….Chapters 12 & 13 of “The Retrieval””
We’re deep in the jungle with Chapters 6 & 7 of “The Retrieval”
Jungle Ambush The trail, faint even moments before, seemed to vanish entirely. The dense foliage closed in, a green wall of impassable vegetation. Frustration gnawed at Marcus, a bitter taste on his tongue. He had been tracking Nathaniel for days. The stolen treasure acted as a phantom lure. It led him deeper into the heartContinue reading “We’re deep in the jungle with Chapters 6 & 7 of “The Retrieval””
Escape to the jungle for chapter 1 of my new thrilling adventure “The Retrieval”
Shattered Trust The humid air hung heavy. It was a suffocating blanket. The air carried the stench of decaying vegetation and the cloying sweetness of unknown blossoms. The ornate, jade-encrusted box sat on Marcus’s workbench, its intricate carvings gleaming faintly in the dim light of his workshop. It was a masterpiece, a testament to aContinue reading “Escape to the jungle for chapter 1 of my new thrilling adventure “The Retrieval””
“Strengthened Bonds” Chapter 26 from “Deadly Secret on Diamond Island” THE CONCLUSION
Strengthened Bonds The plane ride back to reality was a blur. The familiar hum of the engine felt like a distant dream. The low chatter of passengers added to this dream-like state. The flashing lights of the city below only heightened the surreal feeling. It was a stark contrast to the whirlwind of adventure theyContinue reading ““Strengthened Bonds” Chapter 26 from “Deadly Secret on Diamond Island” THE CONCLUSION”
Victory and Loss/Reflections and Revelations – Chapter 25 from Diamond Island
Victory and Loss The air crackled with tension as Margarite and Natalie stood facing the island’s enforcers. The sun, once a beacon of paradise, now cast long, menacing shadows that danced on the faces of their adversaries. The once pristine white sand was stained crimson, a stark reminder of the sacrifices made to reach thisContinue reading “Victory and Loss/Reflections and Revelations – Chapter 25 from Diamond Island”
“Uncovering the Mastermind” …the Deadly Secret on Diamond Island nears its exciting conclusion – Chapter 23
Uncovering the Mastermind The air hung thick with tension. The sun was once a beacon of warmth and joy. Now it cast long, menacing shadows across the manicured grounds of Diamond Island. Margarite and Natalie, their faces etched with worry and determination, stood at the heart of the unfolding chaos. They had come too far,Continue reading ““Uncovering the Mastermind” …the Deadly Secret on Diamond Island nears its exciting conclusion – Chapter 23″
Lemon and Rosemary 