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  1. Public Bookmark 7

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    In 1986, Lieutenant Gareth Mallory was rescued from the Provisional IRA by an unlikely source. 16 years later, while overseeing a prisoner exchange at the Korean DMZ, he meets an MI6 agent who sheds light on the man who saved him.


    Gareth let out a primal scream at the blade that pierced his skin and sank into the left side of his abdomen. He screamed as Tommy purposely twisted the knife, inflicting further pain and damage. As quickly as it happened, Tommy ripped the knife out of his abdomen, leaving a bloody gaping hole. 
     
    “Slán abhaile,” Tommy called out, pocketing the knife. 

    The men laughed, leaving Gareth alone, bleeding out on the cold, stone ground. 

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    20 Nov 2024

  2. Public Bookmark 3

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    Gareth Mallory knew there was a chance he’d encounter an Orange Order parade. It was July in Glasgow after all. What he wasn’t expecting were the demons from his past to come rushing back to greet him. Perhaps the traumas of war never went away.

    Or: Gareth Mallory’s actions with the British Army leading up to his capture by the Provisional IRA intertwined with snippets from his time in captivity.

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    14 Oct 2024

  4. Public Bookmark 31

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    The Corinthian scrutinizes him. “You have to have some connection with Morpheus for them to target you.” At Hob’s blank expression, he releases an exasperated sigh, says, “You know. Dream?” which clarifies absolutely nothing.

    Hob Gadling wakes up handcuffed in the trunk of a car. It only gets worse from there.

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    The Devil tsked. “If I am to be housing you, I need to know if the payoff will be worth it." The Devil walked closer towards him, cane thumping ominously. “So tell me, merchling, are you worth my while?”

    "I wouldn’t presume to tell you what your while's worth, sir.” Wylan’s throat constricted. “But I do have other uses."

    The Devil raised an eyebrow. "Pray tell."

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    In which Wylan highly recommends being kidnapped by your father’s worst enemy.

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    02 Sep 2024