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Mitigating Circumstances
Chapter 1 Problem Solving Several weeks had passed and Andrew was getting annoyed with the apparent lack of progress his associates had made. He had resolved to call them in for a meeting to discuss the issue when he received a text from Yuri requesting a meeting. Li had already returned to China leaving Yuri to explain the plan to Andrew. The two men sat in Andrews well appointed home study to discuss what was to take place.
By Mark Gagnon3 years ago in Chapters
Mitigating Circumstances
Prologue Geneva, Switzerland Andrew Buchanan surveyed the lavishly appointed conference room his newly acquired international pharmaceutical corporation, World Wide Cures, had leased for its semi-annual board meeting. The company’s main office on the other side of town was equipped with a conference room, but he wanted his first meeting as chairman to impress his fellow board members. The room, with its floor to ceiling windows, high-backed leather chairs and mahogany conference table, should accomplish that nicely.
By Mark Gagnon3 years ago in Chapters
Save One Bullet
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. The anger boiling out of my heart had frozen my face into a stone mask of fury and indignation. 'Who did he think he was?' I raged internally. 'He was not going to get away with this.'
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Chapters
Introducing the Chapters Community
Chapters is a community where you can share your serialized writings, unfolding narratives chapter by chapter, and let your readers join you on an ongoing journey. Whether you are a novelist, short story writer, or a fan of serialized literature, this community is a space for you to share, discover, and enjoy the thrill of ongoing narratives.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Chapters
The Interview
CHAPTER ONE - JENNY There were five of us. Two women, three men, all dressed to kill. All terrified. Though, of course, we would die first before we admitted this to each other.
By L Mincola3 years ago in Chapters
The Truth About Old Geisgal Gaisgeach - Part 1
There once was a troll named Geisgal Gaisgeach. He was known far and wide as the bravest of his kin. From the top of Ben Nevis to the bottom of the Rockall Trough, songs rang of Geisgal's adventures.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Distraction Takes Its Toll. Content Warning.
"Do you smell that?" said Liten Nese, an ugly, bald troll to Sarkastisk , an equally ugly and bald troll. "It smells like blood" he sniffed, looking down and around him.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
The Ravaging - The Ruination
He knew he was in trouble from the first taste. But, continued to indulge himself. The drought had passed. With his hydration, though, came a burning, yearning desire for more.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
The John Malkovich Situation - Late for the Heist - The Musical - Part Two
Author's Note: If you have not read Late for the Heist - The Musical, it will probably make more sense if you read that first, then come back and read this.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Late for the Heist - The Musical
"Mommy, Daddy, how did you two meet?" said Ella and Dana, inquisitively. "Well..." I replied with a smirk, sitting at the piano and excitedly tinkling the keys.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Voyage of the Chevalier: Chapter 2 - Airship Sails and Mermaid Tales
Continues from Voyage of the Chevalier: Episode 1 - A Nefarious Patron. Consider using the link and reading it first. *** “Prepare to be boarded, men!” Captain Duncan Fourchette shouted to his men.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Chapters
Cherry-Flavoured Betrayal
Candy chewed on the sweet cherry-flavoured gum between her perfectly and pristinely white teeth, as she toyed with her copper-red locks. The leather pants that clung to her slender legs and white blouse two sizes too small was part of the plan. No-one considers the seemingly dim-witted, but sweet girlfriend of your boss would be anything other than a pretty piece for his arm that inflated his ego.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters