Book 01 - HUE - Chapter 40 - Investigation
Joanna Slattery spoke into her phone as she scanned the area, curious. The wall to the bike shop was blown out, but many bikes remained displayed on the walls and back area. Someone looked ...
Joanna Slattery spoke into her phone as she scanned the area, curious. The wall to the bike shop was blown out, but many bikes remained displayed on the walls and back area. Someone looked ...
“I’m gonna say this as politely as I can… I’m trying to train, and your existence is not helping.” Francine flexed a palm of flame, looking directly at Gutshot.
Hand on his s...
Pinn poked at his French Toast, hardly having given any attention to it in his time at the diner. Kelly had the sense to leave him in peace, only attempting twice to make light conversation before ...
2025-09-15 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostLooking up from the business card, Kyle confirmed he had arrived at the right location.
A shack.
Looked like it could barely hold a dozen people inside and there was a courtyard b...
2025-09-12 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe truck bumped on the road, getting close to HUE headquarters at a casual pace. Claire at the wheel, Naomi was leaning back in the passenger seat with eyes closed, an IV bag plugged into her arm....
2025-09-08 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post__________
Walking past the building, Pinn closed his eyes and sighed through...
2025-09-05 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostElsa pranced about her flower garden, marvelling at the diversity of flora surrounding her. Roses, tulips, lilies, daisies, sunflowers, orchids, daffodils, marigolds, lavenders, peonies, and so man...
2025-09-01 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post“More aluminum! All the rolls you have,” Rockwell said, unspooling a thin roll.
“This is all the rolls I have!” Serena snapped, slapping the last box of aluminum on the...
2025-08-29 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post“I’m telling you, this is easy money. Easiest you’ll make with your abilities,” Pendergast said, juggling two smoke bombs in one hand.
“Are you sure it’s safe, though? You s...
2025-08-25 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post“Thank you, what a great crowd!” Oliver Ollyson jaunted around the stage liked he owned it, beaming at everyone in the audience.
For a third time, he paused to wait for the applause...
2025-08-22 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post(It’s Brunch Time!)
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Present Day
“Okay, but hypothetically…” Sami leaned forward in the truck bed. “If you were from somewhere else, where do you t...
Before the Silent Scream
Serena paced back and forth in the living room, eyes closed and hands rushing through her hair. Rockwell sat quietly on one end of the room and Pinn sat equa...
2025-08-15 16:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe buzzing of the phone alarm woke Sami immediately, who summoned his Shadow Hand instinctively to turn off the alarm. Yawning, his phantom limb patted the top of his empty nightstand absentminded...
2025-08-13 16:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post“And where do we know it comes from?” Henry asked, pacing back and forth in the cramped basement.
Greg watched his shadow twist around the cold floor, radiated by the single source ...
2025-08-11 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostPresent Day
Tugging at his uncomfortable tie, Pinn surveyed the crowd in front of him. Weddings. He dreaded attending them. He would have to make small talk with friends and family h...
2025-08-08 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostBefore the Silent Scream
Pinn looked up at the low ceilings, his footsteps echoing as he passed through the underground garage. Wind passed through the area, giving an eerie echo in ...
2025-08-04 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostSami swallowed hard as he pulled on a high-vis vest, glancing up and down the road before cars arrived.
“Nervous?” Rudy asked. His vest was draped over his shoulder, and he waved of...
2025-08-01 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostSami’s heart sunk into his stomach and he suddenly backed slightly into his chair. An Antiserum was interesting enough, but there was something a little too obsessive in Apex’s tone. Sinister, ...
2025-07-30 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostEntering the warehouse, Sami was pleasantly surprised to see that HUE had started a bit of furnishing. A smattering of chairs from different dining sets dotted the opposite wall of the hole which h...
2025-07-28 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post“So, what kinda pizza can you make? I saw the chicken, can you do other meats too? And pineapple?” the driver asked Quinton.
“No one’s gonna eat pineapple pizza, Frank. That’s...
2025-07-25 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostPinn looked up from his mostly-empty plate as Sami stumbled in through the door, rushing up to his table. Pinn almost brought himself to a stand, ready to go into action for the kid. Sami panted a ...
2025-07-23 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostBoli barely glanced up from his worktable as a group of five stumbled in through the secret entrance in the east. Lecher tore off his scuba mask, leaving large pink indentations over his face. Heav...
2025-07-21 16:00:21 +0000 UTC View PostSami walked out toward the front desk, dusting off the last bits of purple dirt left on him. Opening and closing his Shadow Hand over his shoulder, he made sure it was still working as expected. Ab...
2025-07-18 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWilliam Warren made a show of how tired he was of the current customer, but they weren’t getting the picture. Leaning over the glass counter, his round head was propped on his cheek and brown eye...
2025-07-16 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostBefore the Silent Scream
“What were you doing before it came around?” Serena asked, holding up Pinn’s arm and massaging it up and down.
“I was trying to help Pa l...
2025-07-14 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostClaire dusted bits of blue detritus off her clothes as everyone turned to her, Apex stepping closer.
“What did you see Claire? Did you use your power? With the subtitles?” Gutshot asked.&...
2025-07-11 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post_________
Charging forward at full speed, Sami slid to a ...
2025-07-09 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostBreathing in deeply, Sami took in the musty smell of the HUE reception area as he entered, delighted to be entering as a hero instead of a potential. Striding, he made his way straight to the desk ...
2025-07-07 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostHello!
Just wanted to allow for some space to get a feel for what you think of HUE so far? Anything sticking out that you enjoy or that can be improved, this is the space to make it known t...
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Taking a sip from his coffee, Pinn watched t...
2025-07-04 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post