Latest: The Journey of St. Laurent, Chapter 58

58: Firefight

Two quick taps of the trigger. I felt the recoil but barely heard the noise of my pistol.

Most of the aliens snapped their attention back to me and returned fire.

I threw myself back behind cover.

Chunks of wood along with twisted metal parts scattered with each successive volley. Whatever they were shooting packed a punch on the surface but didn’t penetrate much. Still, it wouldn’t take long for that alien plasma to eat through and barbecue me.

I turned to peek around the corner again and saw open flame.

What was left of my crate was on fire.

I pulled up into a crouching position with my back to the attackers.

Their rate of fire slowed. Maybe they were squinting their giant eyes to [...]