For the love of people

People are amazing. A small part of my job is interacting with the public that comes to our office. Deliveries, mail, clients, and yes even folks that are lost. Edwin McCain is performing in our town tonight. You might remember his romantic hit “I’ll be”. Our office had a discussion about this song earlier. ItContinue reading “For the love of people”

The Snake and The Rabbit

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”

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”

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”