On Its Own

by Swa Raj

'You aren't really going to destroy the 216 religious sites, are you?' Lacene asked in disbelief the instant they were out of others' earshot. 'Of course I am', was his terse reply. Her worst fears were confirmed. She voiced question after question as they popped into her head. 'Where are we? Who are you working with? Do you realize that the repercussions would be catastrophic? There will be a world war, a religious world war where mercy and compromise are sins. There must be other ways to get your point across.' He kept his cool as he answered. 'I wouldn't have to do this if all religions co-existed peacefully. They have only spread intolerance and hatred. If we don't hear from the Un by Monday, this is how we get the world to listen.' Lacene checked her watch. Five days to Monday.

282 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2014