Category: Book 03 – Mirrorshades 2.0

‘You see that tree there?’ ‘What tree where?’ Stef asked as she looked up from her coffee. ‘That big one over there,’ Milla said. ‘The one that looks like a good climbing tree.’ ‘You’re still describing half of the trees in the park.’ ‘Miss Agent, is one of these trees not like the other?’ ‘You […]

The packet of chips bowed low, a mouth forming in the foil folds. ‘We’ve been waiting for you, for someone, for anyone to save us from this oppression.’ ‘I’m happy to render any assistance,’ she said, swinging her sword high. ‘But I must first confess a crime – I’ve dined upon your people, I could […]

‘I can see why they sent you here,’ Milla said as she walked along the edge of the railing, teetering unsteadily dozens of meters above the grounds. Stef stared at the girl, at the absolute lack of fear she had, despite having fallen twice in the last half hour, with little more complaint than about […]

‘Ok, so you’re sure it’s safe,’ Stef asked as she spun on her chair. ‘As sure I can be,’ Ryan said as he put a hand on her hair to stop her spinning. ‘This shouldn’t be anything like Russia.’ ‘You didn’t think Russia was going to be anything like Russia.’ He sighed. ‘You have to […]

Shift: Location of Aide O’Connor. Again, the bright, white lighting of the boy’s bathroom assaulted Stef’s eyes. ‘Ah, crap.’ There was a sigh from one of the stalls. ‘You really need to stop doing that, newbie.’ ‘It’s easier than walking around the whole Agency calling out your name. You know what this place is like, […]

Stef opened her eyes and saw a cup of coffee. She accepted the glorious, life-giving liquid, downed half the cup, then sat up. ‘I thought it was time you woke up,’ Ryan said as he sat on the couch beside her. ‘It’s nearly eleven o’clock, and there’s a few things we should discuss before Curt […]

One week later. Stef kicked a clump of grass. ‘I can’t believe we’re waiting for a bus.’ Ryan smiled down at her. ‘What did you expect?’ ‘We’re in fairyland,’ she said, ‘I didn’t really expect buses. Secret sideways stair, sure, I can dig that. But…buses?’ ‘The fairies don’t rely on teleportation magics as much as […]

Ryan stared at Grigori. Ryan punched Grigori. Ryan punched Grigori again. He shook out his hand – punching the Russian was quite a lot like punching a brick wall. ‘You were there, Grigori,’ he said, ‘when I told Taylor what I would do to him if he hurt Stef. I would have assumed you would […]

‘It’s about time.’ Stef stared at the Russian. ‘Really? That’s the first thing you say? I’ve got the keys, remember?’ ‘Your petty threats don’t mean anything.’ ‘Dude,’ she said, ‘aren’t you supposed to be like the…happy version of Taylor?’ Grigori pointed at the comatose agent. ‘He needs medical attention.’ ‘Yeah, I can guess so,’ she […]

Stef stared at the gun, then pushed it back toward Curt. ‘I thought I was supposed to be the crazy one.’ He lifted the gun, then dropped it in her lap. ‘Do it. You deserve to do it more than the others.’ ‘Others?’ she echoed. ‘If you refuse, well-’ He stopped for a moment. ‘Well, […]