The Snake and The Rabbit

The letter “But I fail to see how that could stop you. Love is the most powerful emotion I know.” “Watson.” “Do not Watson me.” She stood again, “soon you will know why. You will have the answer to your problem.” She turned to walk away, stopped, and then turned toward me again. “Watson, youContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

The Snake and The Rabbit

Settling of accounts One muggy August afternoon, Inspector Hopkins came calling. He was a sorry sight. His head was hung low with his hat in his hand. Holmes, myself, Lizzie and Mycroft were having tea. The good inspector took a deep breath. “Both?” Lizzie spoke from her seat on the window. Inspector Hopkins looked atContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

The Coffee Shop Conversation

Part 2 “Yes, why? From a married woman’s point of view why?” “Well,” she stammered. “Uh, the big romantic wedding.” With a coo I heard, “the dress. All the love. People are happy that you’re happy. It’s your BIG day.” “A wedding that costs at least $5,000. Half the gifts are duplicutes of things youContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”

The Snake and The Rabbit

The meeting “All things die good doctor. To me a bird in a cage is a sad bird; they fail to hold their splendor . Their colors are never as brilliant. Their songs never as lively as when they are in their natural element. Being in that cage does bad things to them.” “Surely peopleContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

The Coffee Shop Conversation

I have a secret pleasure. A dirty little pleasure. It’s oh so shameful. Once a year, since I graduated from college. That’s been a long time ago. I’m telling my age. When the hint of fall is in the air. The weather is getting a little cooler. We start dreaming of scarves and sweaters. IContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 55 The End “Still nothing?” Kol asked. Silence. Kessa thought Brum and Akka left. She heard retreating footsteps and the click of the door. Kol dropped the book in the chair he had been setting in. There is one piece of the puzzle that I can’t make fit. Two women were fighting over aContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

The Snake and The Rabbit

Inspector Hopkins Several days later Inspector Hopkins came to visit. This time we were all present as we spoke with him. Hopkins had developed an amazing time line of events and an incredible narrative. It was difficult for Holmes to give complements but he gave them freely to Hopkins on this occasion. And with Lizzie’sContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 55 Part 2 “What do you know about conenose bugs?” The silence was intense. She finally whispered, “what?” Kol held up a book. She gasped, “where did you get that?” “Shall we try this conversation again?” She remained silent. “You poisoned Sarah with lies about me before you actually poisoned her. Where is KingContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”