Original Historical Fiction - Common Interests: A 9/11 Novel - Chapter 4
A historical fiction narrative surrounding the crimes of 9/11. Published exclusively on Steemit at the moment! A paperback will be available in May.
This is a fictional narrative wrapped around the real crimes of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the 2008 financial crisis. A smattering of other real events, institutions, entities, and people have also been included.
Chapter 4
Years passed. The Butcher and Vickers managed to not kill each other. The Butcher’s body count went off the charts. He lived up to his name. Vickers coordinated air missions and made sure there were plenty of painkillers for the boys. Countless bullets sprayed. Tens of thousands of corpses piled up. Thugs got rich. Families were wrecked. Soviet resources dwindled. Missiles flew and planes exploded. Schools and hospitals blew up. Soldiers popped pills and took shots. Heroin flooded the world. Spooks went HOO-raw! Pakistan got a nuke. Most Americans drank, yawned, and watched Cheers and Family Ties. Russians were on the verge of buying Levis and drinking Coke.
Afghan-Uzbek Bridge
February 15, 1989
Soviet tanks crawled across the bridge and left Afghanistan for Soviet territory. The war with the Russians was over. Flags waved, cheers echoed, and flashbulbs went pop-pop-pop. The Russian ruling class trembled. Foundations of an empire shook. Guns, drugs, mountains of cash, and butchers had triumphed. The media told everyone it was a great day for freedom, and most people believed it.
Berlin Wall
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 1989
Die wand muss gehen! That was the chant of choice among the tens of thousands gathered to watch the historic destruction of the Berlin Wall. Bulldozers smashed through the concrete symbol of oppression and made the dust and rubble of history fly chaotically into the cool autumn air. People laughed, cried, hugged, kissed, drank, copulated, and felt a rush of intoxicating emotions. Drums were beaten on top of the wall. Chants wailed and flags and banners waved. Tom Brokaw made it sound as exciting as eating oatmeal. Cameras rolled as crowds rocked and pushed. Interviews in thick German accents were given to the world. Checkpoint Charlie had never seen so much traffic in its bleak existence. The Cold War was coming to an end. This was great for most, but not for all.
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