The smell of burning flesh permeates the cold night of Kal. The wails of Endre Gosz are nearly drowned out by those of his employer, his mistress, Gloria Gillory. Solace presses the quickly cooling wire brand into a fresh patch of Gloria's skin. Two destroyers have to hold her down as she flails. The four … Continue reading Over and Out
The Vulture Watches
“The men I sent out to the hill have not come back.” Mayor Teresa Blond says, her arms are crossed and her brow is furrowed at Jacob, as if this is his fault. “Do you think this Casanova killed them?” “We just buried a friend of ours, what do you think?” it is difficult for … Continue reading The Vulture Watches
Lets Weep Together
There was no sound. Like the air was sucked out with out the McWrither’s noticing. In that moment, Solace new this would be the trip of a lifetime. His fingers began to melt away before his eyes. Whether he closes his eyes or they vanished like his fingertips, he doesn't know. He is left floating … Continue reading Lets Weep Together
Beaten and Stoned
“Tell me where the goddamn journals are.” Edward McWrither grunts, punching Solace twice after every word. After an hour of this its no surprise Solace looks like a dropped pizza strapped to a chair. “Eat me.” he spits blood at the ashtray of joints sitting next to him. There are boxes of torn books piled … Continue reading Beaten and Stoned
Highway Home
“So are you going to tell us what we’re doing?” Andy’s voice is distorted through the CV radio. “We are doing a job for an old… business partner.” Solace responds. “Nancy, right?” Cas chimes from the back seat. “You said her name was Nancy right?” Andy asks. Taking the speaker from Solace, Cas yells back, … Continue reading Highway Home