John Hector McFarlane Holmes was in the habit of not telling me all of the details that were rolling around in his brain. However, at the end of a case he would always ask me about points that I could not conceive or perceived incorrectly. This I think was so that he would have allContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 47 Kol and Kessa were going over their duties for the coming week. She raised her head, sniffing at the air “do you smell that?” They both went to the balcony. In the distance, toward the beach a fire was raging. They ran as fast as they could toward it. Other citizens joined themContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Picture this We sat there a long time listening to the waves pound at the rocks below. Finally I could bare the strain no longer. I gave the letter I had found in the house to Holmes. After a moment, he gave it back to me. Said not a word but got up returning toContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 46 Kol asked Frego and Max to join he and Kessa. She wasn’t back to her strong self but the big scare was over. They all sat on the balcony off Kol and Kessa’s chambers. Kol poured glasses of juice as he spoke, “I know the 3 of you have been talking about aContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
The inn keeper “It’s about time you had something to eat.” We went to the inn. Whatever the meal was that the innkeeper tried to get Holmes to eat on our first visit, he brought both of us this dish. “Sit with us Max,” Holmes invited. “How can I help you sirs?” “On our firstContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 45 Part 2 “Baby girl,” Rajaf wiped her face with a wet cloth. “Where is that white liquid you have?” Kol asked. It took Rajaf a long time to answer. When he finally did is voice cracked, “the white liquid will not work anymore.” He rewet the cloth. “What are we going to do?”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The note Sleep didn’t come easy to me that night. I kept seeing the writing in my head: I am sorry, please forgive me, and Judas. When morning came, I found Holmes’ mood had not improved. We walked together back to Mrs. Brookstead’s house. “What do you intend to find?” I asked. To which HolmesContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 45 Part 1 Kol was sitting on the bed reading as he waited for Kessa to join him. He smiled sweetly as she walked into the room. “What’s wrong?” He asked as he held his arm open for her. “I don’t feel right.” She stated weakly. He kissed her forehead but she was alreadyContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Run! Jack run. Again there was silence from Jack. “If you keep silent,” said the innkeeper, “I will talk. These fine gentlemen would like the real story, not my version.” “All right,” Jack whimpered. “See, trouble I have for a long time. Mum was good bout gettin’ me out. Last time, I needed money orContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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