Nothing Personal
The back of the van was unbearably hot. Sweat was running down the necks of the four men who had the misfortune of sitting there. Despite the heat, none of them said a word. They were too professional for that. On the left side: Brian, a lanky Irish...
The Dark Masquerade Part #03
"I take it that you're finally satisfied?" asked Nurse Ray. Ying's stomach growled loudly in response. She giggled but understood the not-so-subtle cue. "You just wait right here," she said as she made her way to the door. "I'll be right back." Nurse...
The Dark Masquerade Part #04
"You're behaviour was completely unacceptable," Master Lao berated his student as they trudged through the darkness. "Not only did you attack poor Nurse Rose when she was clearly injured and distressed, but you then went on to accuse her of having a...
The Dark Masquerade Part #01
The noise was deafening. It shook the temple like it was made of cardboard, rattling windows, shaking doors and knocking one prized vase off its place on the display shelf above the central hearth. The blinding light that followed managed to penetrate...
The Dark Masquerade Part #02
Master Lao' nerves were on edge as he paced around the front gate. It was almost dark and Bo and Ying had still not returned. He knew he shouldn't have sent just the two of them. If something had happened... "Sir!" Master Lao tried desperately to hide...