Lady Marmalade
He danced to the sound of the trumpets, sliding across the kitchen floor in his socks with an air of …
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Consultation
“Sherlock Holmes was an amateur,” she said dismissively, sweeping across the room without hesitation. “What?” He stood still for a …
Facing Fate
The legend was well known throughout the town. Everybody who lived there knew not only the shape in which their …
Sleepless
22:45. It’ll be pitch dark outside. Dark and quiet. I wonder if there’s a moon, if the stars are out? …
Ransom
ATTENTION, the note read. WE HAVE YOUR DAUGHTER. OBEY ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SHE WILL BE RETURNED ALIVE. NO POLICE OR …
Setting Out
Aline had been lying awake for hours. Eventually, she grew tired of staring into the darkness and listening to the …
The Word Of The Emperor
He rubbed his hands with glee. “See the penitent sinners line up for my forgiveness,” he crowed. “Look at them!” …
Far From Home
How did it come to this? It seemed like only yesterday he had been safe and warm at home, toes …
In Darkness, Despair
At first, when they threw him in and drew the heavy bolts across, he was angry. He pounded on the …
Songs and Silence
“Look,” he said, pointing. “They’re like… diamonds.” She looked up and stared. The rising lights sparkled and refracted, dancing in …
