Stories by Claudia

Previous Chapters CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT “How was he injured?” Mike asked. “He was injured in the middle of committing an unspeakable act of cruelty.” “That doesn’t really answer the question,” Mike said. “What…?” “I shot him,” Jill said. Jill collapsed into herself as Candy, Megan, Steve and Mike began talking all at once. Candy jumped from [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE October 13 – 8 A.M. Olde Town Arvada, Colorado “You need to move, Alex.” Alex opened her eyes. She wasn’t sure who had told her to move around but just straightening her leg brought waves of pain. With force, she pushed herself to standing. She had to be ready for them [...]

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I went this morning for an interview at CBS4 Morning News in Denver. We brought cupcakes from the Shoppe as well as Denver Cereal and the Fey. After weeks of preparation, I was on for about two minutes. I was able to mention the Denver Cereal and the Fey as well as try to make [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN Two weeks later Monday – 7:30 A.M “It’s Ok to drop me here,” Nash said. He shifted as if to get out of Aden’s moving SAAB sedan. “We can go another block, Nash,” Noelle said from the back seat. “That’s not school property either,” Sandy said. “Plus the windows are dark. [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO October 12 – 3 P.M. Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado “Sir, I have a signal,” Alex’s Sergeant said. He pointed to the computer screen. Alex’s friend worked in her small office under Buckley Air Force Base. Raz looked over his shoulder, “Thank God.” “What does that mean?” Matthew asked. “It means [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX Saturday evening Jill set a pepperoni, olive and artichoke heart pizza from Enzo’s End on a foot rest in the middle of the sitting area of her loft apartment. Following Jill, Heather brought a stack of plates and napkins. Tanesha set down sparkling water for Heather and a six pack of [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE A half hour later October 12 – 10 A.M. North Denver, Colorado When Alex came to herself, she was sitting in a chair with four men standing around her. Wrapped in rope, her hands were tied to her sides and she was tied to a chair. She wasn’t sure what released [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE Saturday – 7 A.M. Driving Aden’s SAAB sedan, Sandy breezed down I-70 and moved into the right lane to get on Sixth Avenue. Last night, Aden had whisked her up to Sam’s mountain cabin near Deckers. They had the most romantic night of Sandy’s entire life. He brought champagne for her, [...]

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Previous Chapters CHAPTER THIRTY Five hours later October 8 – 6:30 P.M. Near downtown Denver, Colorado “Would you like some more?” John asked. He held a bottle of Cristal champagne. Alex rolled onto her stomach and held her glass out. They were laying, naked, wrapped around each other in a tiny CIA owned boutique hotel [...]

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