The Friendly Inspector “Indeed.” “You were right in your assumption, she was writing to me. In a different time, some may even say in a different life. However, the intended reader from the beginning is me.” He took a deep breath. “The outright lie was when I told you that I had never loved. IContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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Once there was Darkness
The Dance Part 1 Kessa stepped from their bath dress for the gaudere. Kol was fidgeting as he paced. He was dress totally in black. She bit her lip as she watched him. “My husband,” her voice was soft and low. The sight of him made her weak in the knees. “You look like oneContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Forest of Dean part 2 “How would such a piece pass detection when she was first brought into the house and bathed?” I asked. “I know not sirs.” Our guest thought for a moment. “Mother did find a little black book on her trimmed in gold. She thought it an invasion of privacy toContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 41 Part 2 Kessa brought the conversation back around, “how old was the king when his parents dropped him off?” “Oh,” she continued with a start. “Not his parents. The queen mother. I never met your father. Sometimes I wonder if he knew at all that you spent the better part of your lifeContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Forest of Dean We had just begun to settle back into breakfast and our discussion of the narrative, when there was another knock at the door. Again, it was Mrs. Hudson. “Mr. Holmes, sir there is a gentleman here to see you sir.” On Mrs. Hudson’s heels was a young looking man. He wasContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 41 Part 1 Kessa and Kol were sitting in the garden enjoying a relaxing evening when a sister appeared. Her brown frock was as peaceful as she was against the beauty of the garden and the calm of the evening. “Priest Solomon sent me to speak with you.” Kol rose from his seat, “joinContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Little Book The little book was on the table between us. I produced my notebook to make some notes. “Who do you think this woman is writing to?” Holmes was silent for a moment, which was his custom most of the time. “At present, us. We are the ones reading the narrative.” “There areContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 2 “I’m so tired of fighting. That is what I accidentally told Max in the bell tower. Let it be finished.” Kol’s voice cracked, “you would leave me?” “It would break my heart..” She couldn’t finish her thought. “I have forgotten so much. You know this. I remember the moment I fellContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 1 Kol rolled over but didn’t feel Kessa beside him. As he turned up the light, he saw that she wasn’t in the room. She was not in their chambers. He called for Max. “My king.” He bowed his head. “Where is Kessa?” “Luke is following her. She went toward the river.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 40 Kol was standing in the court yard when Kessa came into view. He held out his hand for her. She took it as he kissed her. “Are you busy?” She blushed, “I’m never too busy for you.” He started walking, “how’s your hip?” She sighed, “stiff.” He kissed her hand as he continuedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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