John K Sutherland

Three brief accounts of war, from its atrocities, to its heroism, and to its adventure. There are some scenes of extreme and vengeful violence, as well as others of gentle intimacy. 'It Ends Now.'Rebecca, a prisoner for almost four months, nursed those in the Japanese hospital. Each day, she was summoned by Mashito to his hut. This would end in death for her. But he must die first.Covered in blood, Rebecca ran, laughing hysterically down the sandy slope, Mashito's bleeding head in one hand, and the doctor's briefcase in the other. Her nakedness was barely covered by Mashito's short jacket.The Cruel Aftermath of the Civil War.Seven Confederates ride onto the plantation with drawn guns. Elizabeth snatches up a gun to meet them. Now, seven men are dead. Another lies wounded; a southern Yankee. He changes their lives forever.A Medal For What?O'Brien held Margaret's thigh at his waist level, his hand under her, his little finger touching excitedly up against hair as he had slowly but steadily pushed into her. It was easy. She had prepared herself, although when they finished, the Gel she had used would attract and hold the sand onto their exposed flesh until it could be wiped off.