Something different
I've been working on some Hero Unit side stories to go into a small collection while Hero Unit 3 is at the editor (yes I have one now, I'm excited). This work will coincide with my work on Hero Unit 4. For now, here is a small excerpt from the short story titled The Kidnapping. “Detective Cavanaugh?” The Fifth extended her hand, “Detective Ace, from New Davenport’s Third Street Precinct.” John took the offered hand and was surprised at what he didn’t feel. He knew that the Fifth was classified as a Fortress Class, but while her handshake was firm, it didn’t have the restrained crushing, strength he was accustomed to from other members of her classification. “Detective Ace, this is my partner, James Grady.” They exchanged introductions for the rest of her unit. When she introduced her sister, he remembered the news story from a few months ago about the terrorist attacks in New Davenport. That’s when the world had learned that there...