"And that's the three branches of Trigemminal nerve,aka the dentist's nerve. Maxillary, mandibular, and ophthalmic, hence, the tri" the professor droned on. I glanced at my watch. There was still 30 minutes left on the clock. I looked at the whiteboard idly. I'd give anything to get out of class right now. Maybe I can … Continue reading Gust Of Wind
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The Raid (Part 3)
Read Part 1 Read Part 2 TWENTY YEARS LATER 1209 HOURS SOMEWHERE IN NORTHERN MUMBAI “Pixie, this is Brutus. Team Two is ready on your mark.” The voice in the earpiece crackled. A woman, in full combat gear, checked her rifle, a Remington 870 MCRx.” She pressed a button on her earpiece. “Brutus, this is … Continue reading The Raid (Part 3)
The Raid (Part Two)
Read Part 1 here Sabre's lifeless body fell on the floor. “You have spirit, I’ll give you that!” Rahim laughed. “How could you betray us? We are your team!” Velcro shouted. Pacman stayed silent. “It wasn’t easy. For years, I wanted a baby. And the night my wife was due, some stuck up politician wanted … Continue reading The Raid (Part Two)
The Raid (Part 1)
Read Part 2 here 0226 Hours Undisclosed Location Rural Navi Mumbai “Gold Eagle, this is Angeldust, standby for greenlight!” The radio crackled. Four men were crouched in the darkness in the bushes, in front of a three story building. . They were armed with suppressed MTARs, with dual band optics. The team leader turned to … Continue reading The Raid (Part 1)
Audere est Facere
Sgt. Pauls gripped his Lee-Enfield, now muddied and fatigued by war. On more than one occasion, it had saved his life in the War. He checked his ammunition. HIs face bloodied, sweat trickling down his brows. The trench shook and trembled with the thunderous thunder of the German Panzers. "Looks like this is the end … Continue reading Audere est Facere
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