A Little Maid
There was once a couple who lived in a little house in the middle of the woods. They had five …
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A Funny Case
“Clowns are evil,” she stated. “It’s an empirical fact.” He laughed and shook his head. “You’re nuts. Clowns are happy, …
Two Graves
He made no move to resist or to run. The knife, still dripping, he placed calmly on the floor before …
Love or War
“There can be little that is quite so damaging to the ego of a king than the lack of a …
Lunar Seers
The full moon rose early that night and hung low, looming over the rooftop like a malevolent eye. It was …
The Watcher
He lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply, blowing the smoke out into the night air. Across the street, in the …
Lady Marmalade
He danced to the sound of the trumpets, sliding across the kitchen floor in his socks with an air of …
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? …
