Super Shorts Volume 2

By Martin Von Cannon

Super Shorts Volume 2 is a collection of 13 quick-to-read stories that will peel back the mask on villains and heroes alike. Each story enters the world of a unique super-powered individual and shows you how they deal with events. Imagine a supervillain couple having a kid and being fantastic parents. Or what might a major hero do on their day off? Perhaps the battle of right and wrong isn’t what you suspect and the major opposing enemies are siblings. Try the sample and see if Super Shorts fit you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Martin Von Cannon
• Release date: Aug 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463259153

Martin Von Cannon

I was born a long time ago, but to be honest it doesn't feel that long. From an early age, I was a reader. I read everything, but mostly I focused on Fantasy Fiction. There were plenty of books on this topic, and I was rarely without a book. As I became older, I found other genres, or at least sub-genres. At this time I found myself in modern fantasy books and collecting a ton of comic books. This was that time frame that super heroes were starting to hit the big and little screens. Soon after this, I found a book called "Soon I Will Be Invincible". This was a comic book in novel format. I started to find other books soon. I put two and three together and came up with five. Modern fantasy was very super heroic, and the comic books I was reading fit in as well. Well, here I am. I have written a book and have it up here on Smashwords.

Book preview

The Villain

I’m proud of you son, Mr. Walls said as he hugged Ronald. Graduating MIT with a Master’s in Engineering. Mr. Walls glowed as he broke the hug.

Thanks, dad. Ronald stepped back. You too, mom. Ronald leaned in and wrapped his arms around his mother. You’re the best parents I could ever want.

Well, now, Mrs. Walls sobbed. There were times you didn't always say that.

Water under the bridge. Ronald broke the hug from his mother. Trust me. I couldn’t have done it without your support. That and Danielle’s. He turned and extended an arm to a blond woman standing nearby. The best girlfriend a man could ever want, and I’m glad she’s with me.

Several months later…

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Welcome to Baxter Technology. Mr. Stewart extended his hand to Ronald. We hope you’ll like it here.

Thank you Mr. Stewart, Ronald said, his voice breaking from the vigorous shaking of his arm. I’m sure I will. The work you’ve done with deep sea exploration and even the space program will be plenty challenging. I want to get my feet wet as soon as I can.

Good, Mr. Stewart said. You start Monday. Take this weekend and do something selfish. He walked Ronald through the glass doors and down the steps. See you Monday.

Ronald drove to his one-bedroom apartment. His legs took the stairs three at a time. He jingled his keys in front of the knob, but the door was yanked open.

Well, said the blue-eyed blond standing in the door. How’d it go? She left her mouth opened and held her breath.

I start Monday! Ronald threw his hands up in the air, then dashed forward. He embraced Danielle and locked his lips onto hers. But first, there is something I have to do. Get changed, we’re going out.

R-R-Ronny! Danielle stepped back then moved for the bedroom.

When the door closed, Ronald went to kitchen and grabbed the cookie jar on the top of the refrigerator. Sticking his hand in, he pulled out the small box he stashed in there when they moved in. He shoved the box into his jacket pocket and waited.

A few minute later and Danielle stepped out of the bedroom. She wore her nice dress, a strand of pearls, and fresh make-up. I’m ready.

Ronald smiled as he held her hand and walked toward the car. He opened her door and then drove to a nice restaurant. They ordered steak and wine. It would be some time before they could afford this again.

At the lull in the conversation, Ronald pulled the box out of his pocket. He opened it towards Danielle and proposed marriage to her. In standard fair, she said yes. Danielle trembled through the desert, and out to the car. She was to be married.

On the drive home, Ronald said he was the luckiest man in the world.

Three years later…

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Ronald, Mr. Stewart said as approached the desk. This is a standard form. We give it to all our employees that help us get a patent.

Really? Ronald turned away from his keyboard and monitor. A patent?

Yes, Mr. Stewart answered with a smile. You did most of the work and your names goes on it. Plus, he pulled out another form. Because it is a high seller, you get profit sharing. It isn’t much, but few people get that right away.

Profit sharing? Ronald gaped at Mr. Stewart. It was just a simple valve for better flow of oxygen.

We have used it for more than just oxygen, Mr. Stewart said. So far, it has worked for all our other gaseous delivery systems as well. Mr. Stewart leaned forward. It exceeded safety standards across the board. Great job! Keep it up.

I will. Ronald signed the forms where indicated then gave them back to Mr. Stewart.

When Ronald got home, his good news was overshadowed by more good news. I’m pregnant, Danielle shouted.

Five years after that…

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It is an honor to promote you, Ronald. Mr. Stewart finished signing the paperwork. I remember your first day here. You’ve done nothing but excel.

I like my job and the people I work with. Ronald shrugged and smiled. "It’s fun to invent crazy gadgets and other things. Especially when people have a use for