“So, Adam,” said Dante, “which of these criminals are we hunting first?” “Which is the most immediate threat?” “Well, I gotta say, some aren’t so bad. Some even I wouldn’t kill. Cocobutters is practically a superhero. Cletus Silver is just an embezzler.” “Very well. List the worst.” “The Malison Sisters are bad news. The Clownsassin […]

“So now what?” Dante asked. “You still want to go after the escaped superhuman criminals?” Adam turned to look at him. “Of course. If we are to atone for our mistakes, we must first clean up our mess. Have you learned anything about their whereabouts?” “Still chaotic reports. Technolocorp estimates about twelve prisoners still not […]

Adam came into the room and it was clear that he was relieved. Gladys watched him. He looked young. He looked close to his actual age. Probably this was how he looked when actually happy. He reported success at finding bees. Dante replied with cynicism. Gladys thought, “Is this just me all over again?” Years […]

“This could actually turn out pretty good for us,” said Jason Dante, lying on one of the motel beds, hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling. “Beekeepers are pretty tough. And he’s young, so we can control him.” Gladys Blue, sitting on a wooden chair, had been peering outside through the blinds, but now […]

Adam watched bees fly into an out of the tree that represented the entrance to their hive. Already so busy. He smiled. This was a good forest. With the hive now safe from bears and winters, any Beekeeper would thrive here. But Adam had further plans. The first thing he needed to do was return […]