Let Freedom Ring
By Declan Finn
Boston, Mass. The first explosive was so perfectly timed with the opening volley from the 1812 Overture that Scott Murphy thought that the cannons were merely louder than usual. He didn’t even look up from his latest edition of The Anarchist’s Cookbook as he sat out on his hotel balcony at the other end of […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Ten Three days after the storm surge, Connie and Marv were paid a visit by the U.S. Marshals. There was a lot of explaining to do, and a lot of re-explaining to do. The sisters were wonderful in their assistance. They expressed patience when relating their story to the proper authorities. The marshals wrote […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Nine Connie listened for Bruen’s answer as she waited outside. The patio furniture was in her way. She figured Bruen planned to kill her. What was one more dead law enforcement officer at this point? Even if he was caught, this would only improve his stake in prison. She had a plan, and hoped […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Eight Another band of the hurricane hit. Connie and Marvin turned their backs to absorb the wind. Connie received a response via the communications department on her cell and saw that the sisters confirmed that Bruen was in the home with them. Connie did a bullet count. Her 9mm caliber Beretta had twelve left […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Seven Sisters Margaret and Joan were not blood sisters. They were sisters in spirit to each other and in their relationship to God. Retired nuns from the Parish of the Blessed Trinity in Atlanta, they moved to the small town of Hexewald five years ago. They remained active in the new parish they joined, […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Six “Nobody move,” Connie said. I won’t be responsible for the death of a prisoner. “Keep everything aimed at Watts and Bruen.” “Why me? I ain’t done nothing wrong. That damned bastard pulled a gun on me and told me that I had to keep my mouth shut or he’d shoot me. He killed […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Five “Motherfucker,” one of her deputies said. In the dark, Connie couldn’t be sure which one, but she wasn’t going to write him up for uttering the thoughts rattling around in her mind. “Deputy Dodge, please check on the inmates. Our auxiliary power should turn on momentarily.” Shit, of all the rotten timing. Connie […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Four Connie woke up from the couch. Two knocks on the door and Marv entered with her usual black coffee, donuts, and bagels. Nothing like carbs to make life worth living. “How are you doing there, cuz? Enough sleep?” “Who’s open during this storm?” Rain pattered against the window. The television was on. She […]
Hunker Down
By Rose Kopp
Chapter Three Connie cracked her neck side to side. She tuned the television to The Weather Channel. Her radio was on as well. Long days were ahead. She opened up her mini-fridge. Gatorade, bottled water, and diet soda. The break room was stocked with provisions during hurricane season. They were well-prepared for the storm as […]
PreTeena August 31-September 6, 2015
By Allison Barrows
August 31, 2015 September 1, 2015 September 2, 2015 September 3, 2015 September 4, 2015 September 5, 2015 September 6, 2015 <– Previous strips *** Next strips –>
