January 1945

West of Cairo, The Wadi

It was in early winter of 1945 when an ominous dispatch was brought to my attention.

     From: Special Training School No. 3

     To: Liaison Officer, Lt. Pierce, Eugene.

     TOP SECRET, EYES ONLY

     “Nicholas sends his regards.

Special Liaison Officer Lt. Eugene Pierce scanned the rest of the memo before the last hook pierced his back and he was hoisted into the air. As he rose, the note fluttered from his hands and into the small fire lit for the Elders before him.

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