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Something horrific happened a thousand years ago.
The truth was buried in the desert outside Jerusalem.
The truth can't be killed.

Dr. David Michaels is hired by the Vatican to head an archaeological dig in the desert that potentially holds the discovery of a lifetime. In this first thrilling chapter, two assassins have been sent to keep the desert's horrific secret.
Assassins in a Tavern
Awarded 2021 Best Short Story
- ICCA Fandom Bubble Awards
Fantasy/Thriller
YA & Adult for strong language and graphic imagery
Written by Kris Burgos
Pencils & Inks by Roi Mercado (Heavy Metal, IDW. Image)
Colors by Jok
The Corrupted: Assassins in a Tavern can be
found in both of these anthologies:

(Color)

(Black & White)
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