The Color of Rage

In the 24th Century, civilization and country borders have changed. Law enforcement has changed. Money has changed. But politics have not.<br><br>It is the beginning of the election season and riots are breaking out after every political rally. Dr. Engalla Ruth has found a way to ensure elections, but it will take a lot of work. Why settle for the lesser technicians when she can get the very best? Should she buy or seduce the one she wants?<br><br>Some think the music discs everyone have might be the cause of the violence, and only Dr. Kailyn DeKendren, the leading authority in Acoustic Behavior, would know. Her sister, a Sensei training the security forces, has promised to find out. But right when she's needed most, Kailyn mysteriously disappears. Can she be found before all hell breaks loose?

Nanisi Barrett D'Arnuk · Urban

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72 Chs

Chapter 37

“I’d hate to lose her, but if need be…” She let the sentence hang.

“I didn’t realize she was that dispensable,” Janny frowned.

“Everyone is dispensable,” Engalla replied. “You, me, Danil, all of us.”

“Randason?”

“Even Randason, and Sharon Hanfph, Donald Forsythe and Heidi Mint. The credits behind them aren’t, but they are. If we don’t do our job, it won’t matter.” 15

Rhya slowly slid the door aside to her house. Her living room was in shadow, the only light shone from the dining area where Jayanta sat staring at her, hunched over a cup of tepid black tea. Beside her on the table was a plate, empty except for a few scraps of bread crust.

“She’s not here yet?” Rhya asked, already knowing the answer. Jayanta shook her head and looked back down into her cup.

“I thought you were going to get some sleep,” Rhya said as she laid her carry-sack on the chair in the living room and slowly walked toward Jayanta.

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