Posts Tagged ‘shiva’

Chapter 24 – Nataraja and the Bull Nandi

Chapter 24 of Shiva’s Messenger Nataraja and the Bull Nandi From his vantage in a void space behind a mechanical room, the assassin Dimitri Petrov watched the tiny dials. They were his only real view of anything happening outside of his enclosure. Was this vertical shaft originally to house a large dumb-waiter, or just the [...]

Chapter 7 – Reflections of the Ferryman

Chapter 7 of Shiva’s Messenger Reflections of the Ferryman There was room in the drive behind the two prestigious cars but Romero parked on the street instead. He pressed the doorbell and received an almost instantaneous response. Watson’s nose must have been behind a curtain. The young Columbian was ushered into the living room. The [...]

Chapter 4 – Nursing Mom and the Apron Strings

Chapter 4 of Shiva’s Messenger Nursing Mom and the Apron Strings Returning from her late night mercy mission, Cindy found her worst fear confirmed.  The young man wasn’t alive.  She knew on only a glance but wouldn’t give up yet. “Wake up!”  She yelled at his slack, peaceful face. Cindy pinched his nose and tilted [...]

Chapter 1 – Operation Shiva

Chapter 1 of Shiva’s Messenger Operation Shiva From an elevated vantage point behind a slatted wooden fence, Jeff Thomas looked over the moderate-sized throng assembled to watch the motorcade pass. A few hands held small flags poised. Casual faces turned his way occasionally but none obtrusively watched him. Jeff scanned above to an unseasonable bright [...]