Frog borrowed Zane’s motorcycle, which he graciously offered after she flashed him a brilliant grin and promised to spend a yet-to-be-determined night over watching Battle Star Galactica on his new plasma TV with the boys. As she rolled it to a stop in an available space next to the ASU Book Store, an evening breeze … Read more
To that the preacher crooked his staff in his arm, raised his Bible overhead, and then beat on it with his hand. “It’s not a physical place, sister, it’s a spiritual place. And if you don’t get right with the Lord, your soul will be burning in a very real, spiritual hell.” “And you can … Read more
Without another word she burst into motion and ran—at the fairly restrained rate of about the speed of a sprinter—up the length of Cady Mall towards a heavy clustering of college students all standing around a single orator. Elaine almost dropped her phone trying to grab Hadaly’s arm—several feet too late. “Oh fsck,” she said. … Read more
[Hadaly’s Day Out (feat. Brother Jed) by Kyt Dotson is a short story in the Black Hat Magick series. If you would like to skip this and move on directly to chapter 4 click here. Otherwise enjoy!] — Elaine powered down the Enoch and put it into energy saving mode. The small handled device, akin to a cell phone … Read more
“Those students all have fit our guidelines for graduate prog—” “I’m not finished.” Chairwoman Naughton raised a knifelike finger and stabbed the air with it. “I expect every department to bring airs and distinctions to our institution. This one included.” Stab. “Behind the last quarter the admirable increase in scores across the board have brought … Read more
“You’ll be able to stand in a minute or so,” Elaine said without lifting her eyes from the Enoch’s screen. “There will be no permanent damage. The nerves and muscles in your legs have been overloaded with an electroshock pulse.” “So clinical,” Susan said. “Larry, I didn’t know you were on one of the other … Read more
“Webcams show six people around the house,” Elaine said. She flipped open her phone and started plugging away at the keys. “All your computers in the house are still shielded and grounded? Zane?” “Uh, yes, always,” he said. “Good,” Elaine said. She smiled to herself as she loaded up an experimental program she’d been baking … Read more
The first members of Zane’s team arrived through the back door as she was lining the phones up. Frog firmly closed the entrance door, kicking some foam soundproofing against the jamb at Zane’s instruction. After she’d finished her task, she grabbed a stool, propped herself up against the door, and crossed her arms. The small … Read more
Elaine glanced up from the diffuse glow of code to see Zane at the window. For the third time in the past hour a streak of light from a break in the window blinds crossed his pale features, a pigmentation trait common to their family. It manifested genetically alongside what appeared to be a tendency … Read more