The Compound protects the remnants of often horrific human experimentation during World War II. Now a new generation comes of age, some with strange powers and abilities, groomed to be weapons for justice.<br><br>Mason and Jordie are young men, each with a special gift and strongly attracted to each other. When they finally reach out and really connect, they must also be careful. Mason can become intangible like a mist, then completely whole and solid again -- even during sex. Jordie is a nine foot tall giant, able to leap great distances in a single bound. Together they face challenges in figuring out sex and love.<br><br>When a woman in their group at The Compound appears to be kidnapped, Mason and Jordie must put aside their own secrets to help her. But they soon discover everyone secrets, and not everyone in The Compound is who they seem.

Behemoth and The Wisp

POTUS said, “Let me have my National Security Coordinator answer that.”


An Asian woman, rather heavy set and not in uniform, came into view and produced several slides and video of a mean-looking young man of about age thirty. His demeanor in each of the information sources produced scowls on his face as he moved through his life being observed unknowingly.


“We have identified one of the likely kidnappers as Kyle Littner, a man of a semi-reputable background. In the early part of the decade, the USA used him as an informant in many foreign locations. He would hire in as a soldier of fortune and then funnel information to us about his employers. It was always expected he would turn on us at some point. He had all but disappeared from international military situations as of two years ago. We lost track of him about six months ago.”


There was reaction around the world through the muttering and off-mic conversation. Some in English, most in several languages and dialects.


Chapter 9