Sunday, January 16, 2005

Artifice Comics - http://www.artificecomics.com AC is pleased to present the newest issue of Shadestalker by James Queally. Hey, while you're at the site, be sure to check out the "Best Of Artifice Contest" at the forums where you can win all sorts of stuff and help us pick the best stories we've produced! *** Shadestalker #8 “Drowning Effect” (Higher Ground Part 3 of 5) by James Queally Reggie Evan's body was an anthology of pain, an encyclopedia on every aspect of the word hurt. His physical frame was in shambles; a torrent of lacerations ran viciously from his shoulder blades to his pelvic area, stopping abruptly at the grotesque wound in his right quadriceps. The black spire impaling his leg stood erect like a flagpole, a testament to Shadow Wraith’s victory. The beast itself was standing over him, occasionally making a rhythmic gurgling noise. Reggie decided that it must have been breathing. It looked to Coda with a feral reverence, like a proud lion humbled by the leader of its pride. The monstrosity didn’t appear to be exactly fond of Coda, but it wasn’t going to take any chances by being disrespectful. It had appeared to be gloating when Reggie had first fallen to the asphalt in a bloody heap, now it stood at attention, patiently awaiting its master’s next request. Unfortunately, the only person Coda was requesting something from was Reggie, and he was requesting the impossible. It’s time to make your choice. posted by Jason Kenney Sunday, January 16, 2005 - - Post a Comment Comments: