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The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart The rain is falling harder. Eileen finishes up for the day. It is later than she planned. This means she is on the verge of being late to her next appointment. It isn’t that punctuality is better, it’s just the faster way to finish it sooner. And today, she needed…
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Butterbeans and the surface sprint
Butterbeans and the surface sprint The Sergeant thumbs the elevator button again. There is still no indication the car is moving down to this level. He jabs it a couple of more times and then turns back to look at the Lieutenant. They are ready to join their friends on the surface, just one level…
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Glass door showdown with Butterbeans
Glass door showdown with Butterbeans The agents are closing in. She is not afraid of them. She feels worried for Alex. However they are trained for this sort of thing. Butterbeans closes ranks with Alex. And they slowly back away from the rogue agents. They will have to keep their wits about them if they…
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The test of temperance time
The test of temperance time Mary immediately jams the car into reverse. The van behind her recognizes her intention. However, it is too late, as she guns the engine and rockets backward. The impact dislodges everything in the front compartment. Mary watches the rear view mirror through the impact. The action has the desired effect,…
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Butterbeans and level 113 revealed
Butterbeans and level 113 revealed The level is quiet as Alex and Butterbeans make their way to the elevator. They haven’t seen one agent. It has been quiet the entire time since their arrival. Alex checks the hallway just outside the room where they arrived. It is clear. He moves forward, careful to move slowly…
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The turning point with Butterbeans
The turning point with Butterbeans Sergeant Jeremy Smith had been in the service for ten years. And under the Lieutenant’s command for three of those years. To say they are merely co-workers is an understatement. Over that time, their team experienced many strange things together. Additionally, they had completed many dangerous missions. However, he has…
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The only way up with Butterbeans
The only way up with Butterbeans The sound of Butterbeans’ barks and snarls fills the chamber, and the agents are spreading out as if to out flank Butterbeans. Alex has arrived in the nick of time as he takes up his position next to his friend. The air is heavy with tension as the agents…
