https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 Bree noticed Skylar’s extreme reaction but chose to keep her cheery demeanor. Things couldn’t have gone better: she got to lead City Two, deflect Skylar’s bad advice, and, most importantly, Tracey was gone. She looked back at the secretary with confidence and flare—he couldn’t keep his eyes off the body. “Be a dear and …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 Skylar put her hand on her mouth and took steps away from Bree. She returned her hand to her pocket and headed for the back door. She pushed it and could be heard gagging outside until the door closing silenced it. back next
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 “The people of City Two and the Coterie would understand this was necessary,” Bree said. No one responded. “You are Tracey’s secretary, yes?” Bree said. Her speech was inconsistent and energetic. “Well, the good news is Tracey decided she is retiring as mayor today—and now I am the new mayor of City Two—let us …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 Bree pulled the trigger, and the electricity pulsed through Tracey’s body. She went stiff, and her flesh burnt as her body began to light up and radiate with lighting; she screamed until the sound faded away, drowned out by humming and popping sounds; Tracey didn’t move, and her eyes rolled back. Bree continued to …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 Out of options, Tracey defended herself. Her body relaxed. “Bree Prexy, listen, he’s right. I made a mistake fighting you, and I want to discuss the whole seceding thing with the Coterie, at least. Please let me go. I care about the citizens here. I want what’s best for them.” “Stop it. These are …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 “You are only Coterie. You hold no power over me, Mengzan,” Bree said. Her hand was steadier, no longer shaking. With her finger holding the trigger, Bree screamed her sentences. “I am capable of making my own decisions! I can choose to handle problems however I feel like! I will not let you, the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 “Bree Prexy,” Skylar said. His voice was low. “As an advisor and member of the Coterie, I believe this is a bad idea—let her go, and we can take back the city through rational means. This is just barbaric and will create outrage with the citizens here.” back next
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 Bree spun Tracey and revealed more of her face behind the hair. Her eyebrows began to crease—then she gagged—she took her other hand and flipped Tracey’s hair out of the way again. Tracey’s heart sank as she knew what Bree had seen. “And she has been damaged the entire time—Skylar, look!” Bree yanked the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 “Ok then, you can secede from Geogen.” Bree smiled as she pressed the muzzle to the back of her head. “As you said, killing a city official is a crime—but it seems Geogen law does not apply here anymore.” Tracey’s fists balled up—but she was shaking. A few bad decisions later, one after another, …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Temp-video.mp4 Tracey didn’t know what had happened, the weight of gravity overpowered her as her knees slumped to the ground; she looked down, and it was burnt as blue electricity pulsed through her calf; The tissue damage on her leg created a burning sensation that wouldn’t go away; Tracey sat there, unable to stand, watching …
