Issue #008 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 26 “Xara,” The Midnight Runner said, “You appear to be no ordinary computer.  Your role in this appears to be greater than you say.  If I am frank, I do not believe that I programmed you simply to answer my […]

Issue #006 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 28 “Xara,” The Midnight Runner said.  “Thank you for your concern.  But I am afraid things have gone too far now.” “With respect, Sir,” the Computer whirred, “They have not.  They will not have gone too far until you ask […]

Issue #006 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 30 The Midnight Runner took a deep breath and counted quietly to ten.  It was always best to approach situations calmly, but it was not always easy to do so.  When he felt ready he spoke, slowly and deliberately, to […]

Issue #005 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 32 The Midnight Runner sat in the control chair in his office and let the massage function roll out the knots and tension in his back.  The painkillers were already easing his migraine away and he had taken a shower […]

Issue #004 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 34 “You know what would be really useful right now,” Midnight Runner muttered.  “Infra red eyesight.”  Sadly, this wasn’t in the range of powers available to him.  His heightened eyesight, which improved his vision in dark and low-light environments, would […]

Issue #003 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 36 Racing to the ‘copter, The Midnight Runner reached the big bay windows which slid open automatically.  There the vehicle hovered just beyond the balcony, waiting to transport him to the unfolding crime.  He went to step out and then […]

Issue #002 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 38 There was definitely something hokey about the computer knowing there had been a break-in, but relegating it to the same level of importance as information about the whereabouts of his cat.  But Midnight didn’t have time to deal with […]

Issue #001 – – – – – controlled by Ken Thompson – – – – – Credits 0 The thief came through air conditioning pipes in absolute silence.  He moved with grace and style, clearly a master at his trade.  The grill that fed a cool breeze into the executive offices of the Bull Corporation was removed […]