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Paroled By David J. Bouchard “What did you say?”  The words formed, unbidden, tumbling from numb, pale lips.  It the communication had been received through an handheld device, the man holding it would have been deafened by the thunderous sound of it clattering on the floor. “Extract pod number 14732,” came the unnaturally calm voice, his clipped Japanese accent forced into stability through sheer force of will gained by over a century of life.  “The Emperor had ordered a special exception.  You will receive a Colonel Green, who is en-route, and oversee the prisoner’s…” the sound of the offic

Out of Character By David J. Bouchard Part One I am Rupert Altwell, called the Wise, and this is the tale of Snerk, a goblin of unexpected intelligence, and the recitation of certain heroics that led to his role in the Great War.  Of course, few know or would suspect that a goblin could be of any use whatsoever, especially as a hero, but I knew upon first meeting him that he’d be far more valuable than as an easy source of few measly experience points and a handful of copper coins.  So, this chapter starts the story of his life insofar as I understand it. Snerk was small, thin and often bullied, even as goblins recon such things.  Be