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Road Phantoms
Well I did it. Everybody gets a good look at one of my back-burner projects. It'll be sometime before I post the next because of details. Certain people have to be certain places at specific times. The anticipation may kill us all, but it should be interesting. Strap in and grab another gear, we could be on for a helluva ride!
quidquid sum ego, et omnia mea semper; Ego me.
alecia Snowfall
A ride through the Gates.
Like a good friend of mine once said Certain loads are like taking a ride through the Gates of Hell. Love the names for the Drivers. I look forward to the next chapter Snowfall.
May the peace and happiness of the Goddess keep and protect you
as always your humble outlaw
Jessie Wolf
a very interesting Start
to what I am sure is going to be another fantastic story by Snowfall. Sweet intro's of the crew and their background, I am sure that it's going to be another winner.
Really looking forwards to seeing how the stories and characters develop.
Matt
AttenHut!
Snowfall,
You've got my attention and adrenaline pumping. Looking forward to a wild ride.
Linda Jeffries
Too soon old, too late smart.
always
always glad to see something from snowfall. this looks like its off to a great start. what a list characters . it can only get better. keep up the good work.
robert
Look like another goal in the
Look like another goal in the back of the net .You can sure write.Love this bet it get even better.Snowfall you are just brilliant at this writing lark.
Lots of data
Nicely done with the action and then the fill on who and what this company consists of. My curiosity was satisfied with the suggested freight or non freight your Phantom haulers could be carrying. One thing I notice is your drivers don't "buddy up" for the long non stop three thousand mile trips? My uncle Henry was an over the road coast to coast driver. Some of his tales I'd laugh and others would make the hair stand up. My experience is all short hauls, cattle, feed, heavy equipment, farm equipment. Anyone who has been on the Graveyard Run in the darkest hours of the night has seen your Phantom Trucks and wondered what they were carrying.
I claimed I'd never read another series until it was completed but your teaser pulled me in. A pox on you, kid. You did good.
have fun with life, it's too short to take seriously
always,
Barb
Oklahoma born and raised cowgirl
I've been in trucking for years.....
And the worst thing I have ever done is manage teams. Two drivers living in a phone booth day in and day out - worse than a bad marriage, lol.
It takes a special breed to run team. The strangest team I ever had consisted of two men, one of whom had married the others ex-wife. I always figured they must have some truly interesting discussions about her, lol. Unfortunately, they ended up getting in a fist fight one night in the middle of the load.
I got a phone call in the middle of the night (one of the joys of logistics is that you sleep with the phone next to your bed because you will get calls) from one of them telling me about the fight and that he was taking a bus home and wanted a new partner when he got back. Yeah, it's always fun telling a driver that I don't care if they hate each other all the way home, but get back in the damned truck and finish the job. I'll split the team up when you get back, but if you show up without the truck just keep walking 'cause you're out of a job.
Yeah....... hate teams with a passion.
Dallas
D. Eden
“Hier stehe ich; ich kann nicht anders. Gott helfe mir.”
Dum Vivimus, Vivamus
Never said this
Not before:
So cool.
Appropriate for Snowfall though.
Teri Ann
"Reach for the sun."
Cool start
But only want to know one thing, how do I get a job?
Sammi
Job Application
Selling your soul to Lucifer Morningstar for nerves of steel, a fast gun hand and the ability to drive a truck fast and hard anywhere in the world would be a good start. We'll start you out on a route through the Himalayas in Nepal. https://sacramentofthegoddess.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/oc...
So So Good
Such a wonderful, enticing, captivating,........................story
Another Snowfall soon to be classic
Hugs
Francesca
Sneaky Snowfall
has given us lots of juicy information on the drivers, but what is Troy's background that he just happens to have a trailer who's only purpose seems to be the insertion of troops into hazardous environments?
Another trailer?
They could all have more than one trailer.
Interesting Start
I don't mind the next part taking a while, because keeping all these drivers straight will occupy the time in between.
Love this.
Love this. Did a bit of gear jammin myself back in the day .Ran an 'H"Model Mack - N,J., N.YMidnight Blue, twin chrome stacks and 8"channel beam for a
front bumper."Gypsy Rover "was her name
Interesting concept.....
And really good start, Hon.
I've moved high security loads before - both in and out of the military. Of course, in the military was a little different as we could escort them and had constant overwatch.
The worst in civilian life was actually cigarettes. The rules you're required to follow are pretty totalitarian, but then again the risk of high-jacking is very high. Ever think about how many cigarettes you can fit in 3000 cubic feet of space? Now multiply that by $10 per pack in some places, and yeah, pretty soon your talking real money, lol.
I've never had a load high-jacked. I did have a truck stolen once - just the tractor, they left the trailer - but never a load. A lot of planning and a little bit of luck, I guess.
Dallas
D. Eden
“Hier stehe ich; ich kann nicht anders. Gott helfe mir.”
Dum Vivimus, Vivamus
A story like this
Brings back some fond memories of my wild and crazy early years. While I didn't drive a truck I did transport a certain item that hillbillies have been known to make by the light of the moon.
I could normally be found on the road anywhere between Memphis, TN to Charlotte, NC. very late at night/ early morning usually at twice the posted speed limit or more.
The funniest nickname/handle the truckers gave me, which I hated at first, was Droopy Drawers. Whne I asked why they were calling me that, it was because everytime they saw my car, I had a ton of crap following me. Sometimes other cars thinking it was safe to drive faster since I was running so much faster than everyone I would be the one cops pulled over, and once in a while a cop or two that thought their Chevy Impala Police car with a puny low powered 305 engine could catch me :)
We the willing, led by the unsure. Have been doing so much with so little for so long,
We are now qualified to do anything with nothing.
10-10 on the side
It would be cool to have someone to run as a decoy in a fast car painted like the trucks once and a while. (just saying). it was an idea that came to me while reading.
No you would not............
Decoy sounds like fun, but actually it's not. Been there/done that in the early 90's. First the Decoys never match the trucks. Most are non-descript cars and trucks that you would never look twice at. I remember one of the decoys that I drove was a '77 Ford LTD Coupe - armored - mounted on a truck frame with an engine more suited for Bonneville than the open road. Never again.
You never know
You never know with the right car and power plant under the hood. If that big rig can jam a radar gun think what a car made of the same medal and paint could do. If you ever saw Smoky and the Bandit you would get a better IDEA.
Very very interesting
Love the names of some of the drivers. Loved the idea that Lacy would not make a Faustian deal, just a bit of humor there, me thinks. I do l;ook forward to more chapters but all in good time, as always a wonderful start to a story with lots of description and action.
opinor ergo sum
Charlotte Van Goethem
What a great story start.
What a great story start. These trucks and their drivers appear to be just what the doctor ordered for a lot of special rides for us all.
As usual Snowfall, you have grabbed our attention right at the beginning.
NO and ... no.
I've been out on the road a fair amount driving awful stuff. As for me driving Truck. Now days my Subaru is big enough.
Gwen
Great start!
A new series from Snowfall, and just in time for the holidays! A truly interesting group of characters working there, each distinct in their own special way as well. You're off to a great start, and I can't wait to read the next chapter! Kudos!
A SIMPLE REQEST
Please, More....
Thank You, from a Reader.
Olivea
What a start!
I 'm sure I will need to keep the first part bookmarked for future reference, till I become more familiar with the participants.
Now we have the dramatis personae it is time to get on with their drama. I am inclined to say "I can't wait" but in consideration of your closing note I have no choice but to accept your warning of a delay before the substantive action appears.
Darn
I'm looking forward to more Snowfall. This promises to be exciting
Joanna
The Road Phantoms
are a hard, no nonsense company of drivers that kind of remind me of the X-Men and PeaceMaker reminds me a lot of Wolverine. This is an interesting story of a trucking company that takes to the roads, but, officially doesn't exist. Thank you for sharing this very entertaining first chapter.
With confidence and forbearance, we will have the strength to move forward.
Barbara Lynn Terry
"If I have to be this girl ion me, Then I have the right to be."
INTEL secure loads
Worked for INTEL for a short time and saw trucks loaded with chips headed for parts unknown. Very tense around the loading dock. Think they probably headed for the Airport.
Gwen
not sure how you keep coming
not sure how you keep coming up with the ideas for all your great stories, just glad that you do. thanks
You do this intrigue thing really well.
I enjoyed this, I'll have to keep an eye on this.
*Great Big Hugs*
Bailey Summers
OICA tie-in
I am surprised that no one has put 2+2=3 together. We have Two authors with Two stories that have created a Third force to be used by OICA. .... The driver Fraust dropped off the former slaved victims of the LOG party to AGES.
DING DING DING!
DING DING DING! We have a WINNER! Now let's see if you can find the other one! *giggles like an evil maniac*
quidquid sum ego, et omnia mea semper; Ego me.
alecia Snowfall
snerks
chap 1 of jess's justice or vengeance I have a feeling it was Trip9 that boxed in the bad guys that were following the earp's so the highway patrol could take them out,
Peacemaker
Actually it was truck 000045 so should be Peacemaker.
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Danni R.
DING DING DING!
DING DING DING! WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER!
quidquid sum ego, et omnia mea semper; Ego me.
alecia Snowfall
Winner
Where's my chicken dinner?
:-)
Danni R
trip-9 does appear
Third time was Trip 9 (at least I think) appearing in the Marshals Series to drop off a second load of teens from the OICA's ship take over to the new school at Friendsville, Maryland in Chapter 6 of Interpol Heartburn.
Dani4FamilyFun
I was told weeks ago about
I was told weeks ago about the subtle tie-in and I still cannot believe how long she had this simmering on the backburner. To do it twice in the past six or so months is amazing!
Well played, Snowfall. Well played!
I'm told STFU more times in a day than most people get told in a lifetime
The Pescaterros
Perhaps the the Pescaterros engineering expertise might be of use to the Road Phantoms.
Dani4FamilyFun
I wonder if Efindumb is still writing
Of course, I guess someone is asking if I'm around and still writing. Yes, Tarja 14 will be posted soon, so is a few other stories in my Tarja/ Togue Lake universe. One is a prequel to a minor Character in Tarja and his family will have their own story - matter of fact it might be two stories of the family. Another will be a solo story of a pool party, and a wedding story, too. I have a few more stories for the Tarja universe. CoVid-19 shutdown helped me with outlines of stories...
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