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    Confessions of a Mad Man
    Confessions of a Mad Man
    Confessions of a Mad Man
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    Confessions of a Mad Man

    By Eric Steven Johnson

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    The year is 2030 and one of the world's most notorious criminals, Nathaniel David Hamilton has finally been captured. CIA Agents Deacons and Jennings undertake the daunting task of securing his confession of a life of corruption and chaos. Over the course of the interrogation they learn how a child prodigy from small town Illinois became one of the most powerful men in a world populated by superheroes and billionaire weapons tycoons.

    Confessions of a Mad Man is the first in a series of ongoing short fiction entitled The Crusaders: Justice Above All. This serves as an introduction into their world.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEric Steven Johnson
    Release dateSep 2, 2013
    ISBN9781301061631
    Confessions of a Mad Man
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    Eric Steven Johnson

    Born on the Satellite of Cool and sent to Earth to save humanity from mundane Science Fiction, Eric Steven Johnson has been writing since his teenage years. He is the author of the ongoing superhero short fiction series 'The Crusaders: Justice Above All' and likens his storytelling style to that of comic book creators. Relying on serialization rather than novelization, most of his work can be read in one sitting and promises an action packed thrillride from start to finish. When not staring into the stars imagining new storylines and struggling over word choices, Johnson passes the time with his lovely girlfriend or playing games with his son. He also has an unhealthy obsession with the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball franchise.

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      Confessions of a Mad Man - Eric Steven Johnson

      CONFESSIONS OF A MAD MAN

      ERIC STEVEN JOHNSON

      Copyright © 2013 Eric Steven Johnson

      Smashwords Edition

      All rights reserved.

      ISBN: 9781301061631

      CHAPTER 1

      Quit waiting for your ship to come in -- build your own boat instead. That’s what my father would always tell me. In his rather simple manner, this was the finest piece of advice he could give a person. Despite its crude sentiment, there was some validity to it. Opportunity does not wait for anyone. It must be pursued, seized and ultimately conquered. You see, agent, those who dawdle earn nothing, while those who act achieve their dreams.

      The CIA agent who had identified himself as Jennings observed the prisoner suspiciously. He had been playing the role of good cop while his partner had stepped out from the pale gray interrogation room. He adjusted the thin glasses that had sunk far down his nose.

      Look Doc, I don’t know what you’re trying to prove by giving me a psych lesson, but, the tall Jennings began but was interrupted by his subject.

      I would appreciate if you would address me by my full title, agent. I am, after all, a doctor.

      Fine, Doctor, Jennings retorted trying his best not to roll his eyes. Look, my partner isn’t exactly as forgiving as I am, and he’ll be back in a few moments. Just give me a quick confession, and we can avoid any more unnecessary violence.

      The doctor snorted, aghast at the notion he would so easily submit to the agent’s sympathetic appeals. What exactly should I confess to, agent? Of all of the atrocities I am accused of, which would make you cheeriest? Would you like a quick confession to one of these wrongdoings? You could put me away for up to three years for even the simplest confession. Or you could allow me to start at the beginning and give you the entire chronicle.

      I’d like to hear your story, Doctor, Jennings coaxed.

      Fine, I shall tell you my tale. When I speak, I will speak uninterrupted until I have said all that I am to say. I have much to get off my chest. You will then take my confession to your higher authority, and we will be on with our affairs.

      Just then the door swung open and the bad cop returned. This one had identified himself as Deacons and had struck the doctor several times before storming out of the room in a huff. The captive changed his demeanor, sinking back into his chair.

      What’s the matter, Jennings, Deacons chided in a nonchalant way that made it sound like he had only spoken two words opposed to four. Can’t get this schmuck to talk yet? He closed in on the doctor and leaned in until their faces were less than an inch apart. Do I need to smack you around some more?

      The doctor’s face was stolid. He was not afraid of the agent, and he was certainly not afraid of being hit. He had been hit by people far superior to the man he had come to think

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