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Divine Liturgy
by JW Orchard
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80 pages1 hour
Summary
This is the second book of three of the Out of Purgatory series. New questions, new revelations and morale questions.
Publisher: Lulu.comReleased: Mar 30, 2019ISBN: 9780359553105Format: book
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Divine Liturgy - JW Orchard
Divine Liturgy
JW Orchard
JWOrchardBooks.com
2018
Copyright © 2018 by JW Orchard
All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.
First Printing: 2018
ISBN 978-0-359-55310-5
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Helotes, Texas 78023
Dedication
To my lovely wife and friends. Also, to Tim, who started the discussion of this topic. Especially to all of you who have read my other works.
Thank you. Without your support and patience, I would not have created this series.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
If it only stayed in Vegas
The Event Horizon
A Word tells a 1000 Pictures
More than Meets the Eye
Conversations
Rapid Expanse
The Big Empty
What's in a name?
Into the Wind
Just a Job to Do, I hope my aim is true.
Overlord
Fly Over Country
Cousin Twice Removed
Snipe Hunting
Medusa
Nine Most Terrifying Words
Elvis Has Left the Building
Group Therapy
The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends
You Got to Cheat to Win
Remolding
A Walk in the Park
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank my teachers, my editor Heather Orchard, and my family without whose help this book would never have been completed. Particularly Lindbergh E. Hollingsworth, who, as a writing teacher and mentor, helped to improve this story.
Preface
This is the second book in a series. The first book is titled Out of Purgatory. This story explores in more depth the ideas raised in the first book. You, the reader may look up the ideas discussed by some of the characters. The hint to this is when a character makes a comment about looking something up on the Internet. The specific technology in this story doesn't exist, as far as can be determined. However, if it does, this raises even more questions?
If it only stayed in Vegas
The sun was rising over the mountains. Regina and Aaron sat out on the balcony quietly sipping coffee. Each was wearing the bathrobes provided by the hotel. Renting the honeymoon suite had its little perks. The weather was cool, the air was fresh, and it was one of those times when all things seemed to come together. There was no rush, no agenda, no time, just now. They both felt like a huge weight had been lifted. They felt like stars that were slowly fading in the morning light, the sky was the limit. Six months ago, they had checked into the hotel.
Regina broke the silence, What do we do now?
Aaron looked at her. Then turned his head over his right shoulder and looked at the master bedroom and smiled. Regina blushed. Aaron smiled. He replied with a grin, Well, maybe?
Regina laughed, What would people think?
It's Las Vegas Darling, I don't think these people do a whole lot of thinking,
he replied. She stood up, walked over to him and straddled him as he sat in his chair. She ran her fingers through his hair as she looked down into his eyes. Aaron the wise, where have you been all my life?
She put her finger to his lips. Too soon?
she asked. Just as she was about to kiss him, there was a knock at the door. Aaron instinctively attempted to rise from his chair. Regina again placed her finger to his lips. Just housekeeping,
she whispered. They both knew housekeeping did come at 6 AM. They sat in silence. The knocking persisted. Aaron told Regina to go and hide in the front closet. If it was trouble, the logical place an intruder would look was the bedroom. Aaron stood up and adjusted his robe. He took the bathrobe's belt and wrapped it around his hands. He watched Regina go into the front closet. He approached the door. The knocking continued.
Aaron positioned himself with his back on the right side of the door. He reached down with his left hand and unlocked the door. Then in a loud voice said, Come in.
The door swung open wide. A large man came through. Aaron took the robe belt like a garrote and wrapped it around the intruder's neck. Aaron then placed his right knee into the small of his back and pulled back. As the intruder fell to his knees, he put his hands up in surrender and waved them. Aaron released the pressure and let the intruder roll on his back to the floor. Aaron dropped down with his right knee on the guy’s chest and foot in the guy’s groin. He grabbed the man's throat with a slight squeeze. I didn't order room service,
Aaron said calmly. The man coughed out, Don't kill the messenger, please?
Aaron released his grasp slightly. I am here because of Mr. Steel. There has been a problem with Dr. Younger and the lab. Department of Homeland Security raided it for human trafficking violations. Dr. Younger's legal status is somewhat of a mystery. He is accused, but not yet charged. The lab has been shut down, but the assets are still there. Mr. Steel says you are named as company CEO in the event Younger is incapacitated. Legally, Younger is incapacitated.
Aaron released his grip, stood up, adjusted his robe and said, If I refuse?
Steel says there might be information that you want kept away from prying eyes,
the man answered. A look of surprise came across Aaron's face. The man got up off the floor and adjusted his suit. When does Steel need an answer?
Aaron asked. The man reached into his coat and handed Aaron a cell phone. The sooner the better. The phone is secure, and has only one number programmed into it,
he said matter-of-factly. Aaron
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