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Writing and Reviews – Denise Pasutti

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A Good Soldier: Bent & Broken (Ch.30)

Heidi was watching the road, cruising along at a higher speed than she probably should have given the wet road conditions.  She only looked away for a few seconds and … Continue reading

February 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: To the Slaughter (Ch.25)

“So who is going to be the sacrificial lamb?”  My tone was far too light for the situation. “You’ve got that military look; don’t you have any special training or … Continue reading

November 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: Dirt Abyss (Ch.23)

“Tony, he has a gun!”  The woman beside me crouched on her knees and shouted, her face animated with panic and fear. I could feel everyone turn toward me.  I … Continue reading

October 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: Aftermath (Ch.22)

  I enjoyed the relief of rescue for all of 2 minutes before the horror returned with three people emerging from the woods.  To my burning and watery eyes they appeared as … Continue reading

October 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: Frenemy (Ch.17)

“Louis. Louis.  Wake up.” Marla whispered in my ear and as wakefulness flooded my mind the memory of her lips brushing my cheek and the closeness of her warm flesh … Continue reading

June 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: The Sheriff’s Cabin (Ch.9)

I slowly followed the dirt road taking my time as the dark deepened under the overhanging tree branches and the headlights barely penetrated the gloom.  I thought Scott would pull … Continue reading

December 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: Coffin Fodder (Chapter 7)

“Langley, can you get the shutter up?” I stuffed a couple of the handguns, a shotgun, rifle, both grenades and a good portion of the ammo into a duffel and … Continue reading

November 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: Smashed (Chapter 5)

The car was small but managed to take out three of the booths bordering the window.  Officer Langley rushed to the mangled vehicle, briefly looked inside then inspected the impact … Continue reading

September 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: Road to Nowhere (Chapter 3)

Part I I followed the rutted road, trusting the worn path to lead us far from the bodies.  Holly sat in silence clearly still in shock from killing the man … Continue reading

September 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Good Soldier: The Abandoned (Chapter 2)

Part 1 The world has changed. It’s been 6 months since hell broke loose on earth – the dead are walking and they are hungry for living flesh.   All those … Continue reading

August 20, 2013 · Leave a comment