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The inside of the tent was spartan, with only the barest of equipment. It didn’t matter, it was all top of the line equipment. Some of it hadn’t even been released to the general public yet. “Vic, you have to see this.” He made a beeline for the somewhat ecstatic woman he commonly referred to [...]
“The blood is human, Vic, as improbable as it sounds.” Melissa glanced over her shoulder. “Humans don’t normally grow bat wings.” Vic shrugged. “Some sort of genetic experiment?” “Possibly.” Melissa stopped in front of a frosty glass case and slid the top off to reveal their ‘specimen’. Inside was the wing that Lexx had lost [...]
Melissa Reid arrived home just as three men and two women were leaving. They were carrying backpacks labeled: TriCity Electricity. They were dressed in identical dark blue outfits. They looked completely nondescript. Melissa didn’t even glance at them as she walked up the steps and into her home. Vic was standing in the doorway to [...]
Unbeknownst to Victor and Melissa, they were being watched. Kip hid where he could. He had a perfect map of the house now and after mere moments had figured out how a tiny being like himself could slip past the range of the hidden cameras and get anywhere he wanted. And now – he was [...]
Melissa leaned back. Victor recognized the academic wheels turning behind her thick glasses. She had the ability to completely separate herself from her emotions and look at things from a different angle; something which Victor had a difficult time doing when it involved his family. “Vic,” Melissa began. “When I was a young woman and [...]
“But he’s an alien!” Victor grimaced in disgust. To him, this being, no matter what he looked like, was not of this world. And if he was not of this world, he had no business being anywhere near his daughter. Not that Victor really approved of most of the young men who would want to [...]
Conversation was lively in the Reid house. The family was gathered around the table enjoying a meal of hot, greasy pizza. “Rome.” Andrea stated stubbornly. “We did Rome last year. I want to go to Australia, Dad.” Kalvin’s voice almost rose to a whine of protest. “We were considering a two week cruise to the [...]
“Chel…” Lexx was speaking, but his voice sounded funny. Chel stared at him quizzically. “Chel. Honey. What do you think?” “Oh….” Chel blinked, realizing she was being spoken to by her mother. “Australia or a cruise sounds fun.” “Pick one.” “Cruise?” It really didn’t matter what she chose. Chel realized that her mind would be [...]
Chel finished her slice of pizza then stared at the table. She suddenly felt very tired. It had been a long day and she longed to talk to her parents about it. It just wasn’t the right time. Not when she could enjoy her little ‘secret’ for a while longer. Maybe it was her imagination, [...]
Chel rocked slightly in her bed, fretting over what to do next. Her stomach was churning uncomfortably. Surely, if she told them, she would feel better, but what would they do? “I knew this was coming. Now, I have to get it over with. They will understand, right? I have to tell them now.” Chel [...]
