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Learning to Stand :: Chapter Three ::

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THREE Raz hesitated. Alex reassured him by putting her hand on his elbow. He looked into her face then nodded. They followed the man toward the forest. “That’s Perses.” The apparition of Alex’s best-friend Sergeant Jesse Abreu appeared beside her. Alex nodded her head slightly. As usual, Jesse continued in Spanish: “The… Continue Reading

Learning to Stand :: Chapter Two ::

CHAPTER TWO Two months later Monday early-morning March 24 – 4:30 A.M. MDT Denver, Colorado “It’s weird, isn’t it?” Alex lifted her head from the pillow to kiss her husband, John. Like most mornings, they started the day in each other’s embrace. “What’s weird?” she asked. “How everything can be the same.” His British accented… Continue Reading

Learning to Stand :: Chapter One ::

Today is the first day of my novel, Learning to Stand. Learning to Stand is the second book in the Alex the Fey thriller series.  The novel will appear one chapter at a time for the rest of the year. Learning to Stand is available in paperback at Amazon books or through our store. Enjoy!… Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Nine

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE October 22 –  2:45 P.M. Northern Scotland “Yes Father. We will be there right away,” Rita Kelly Drayson said into the telephone. “Thank you, Father.” Setting the phone down, she turned to her sons. “Get ready for church. Tomás?” “Yes Rita, I’m going,” he said from the other room. John sat… Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Eight

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT October 14 – 6:07 P.M. Pike’s Peak National Forest “You will get on your knees,” Sumit said. He pointed her gun in Alex’s direction. Eleazar arrived at the cabin with two machine gun welding guards. After making certain Alex’s hands were handcuffed, Eleazar punched her to the ground. Alex lay face… Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Seven

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN October 14 – 3:53 P.M. Pike’s Peak National Forest Alex stumbled on a branch covered by a layer of snow . Her captor pushed her forward under the trees. They arrived at a small cabin. Rather than taking her inside, he pushed her around the cabin. Stumbling and walking, they reached… Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Six

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX October 14 – 12:53 P.M. Olde Town Arvada, Colorado “They’re coming,” Jesse said. “Three men, guns.” Alex stopped running in place. She was warm and loose or as warm and loose as her battered and bruised body could be in this frigid room. Sitting with her back to the camera, she… Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Five

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE October 14 – 9 A.M. Olde Town Arvada, Colorado Alex opened her eyes in the dark room and wondered where she was. Remembering the hotel room, she looked for the light under the door. Seeing nothing, she puzzled. She patted the space next to her to see if John was there…. Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Three

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE October 13 – 8 A.M. Olde Town Arvada, Colorado “You need to move, Alex.” Alex opened her eyes. She wasn’t sure who had told her to move around but just straightening her leg brought waves of pain. With force, she pushed herself to standing. She had to be ready for them… Continue Reading

Friday Fiction .: The Fey :. Chapter Thirty-Two

Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO October 12 – 3 P.M. Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado “Sir, I have a signal,” Alex’s Sergeant said. He pointed to the computer screen. Alex’s friend worked in her small office under Buckley Air Force Base. Raz looked over his shoulder, “Thank God.” “What does that mean?” Matthew asked. “It means… Continue Reading