Double Jeopardy
Manny wanted the Bosconi Bracelet so he got it the only way he could; he stole it.But now what? Written for the weekend write_in Prompt: Identical.…
The Case of the Exasperated Scribe
Living with a brilliant person can be rewarding but sometimes you just want to strangle them.…
Out of Time
Conjunxicide is the the act of killing one's spouse. The word does not distinguish between a slow deliberate act or an act of passion. But there is a saying: "Revenge is a dish best served cold".So is this a story of passion or cold calculations? I'll let you be the judge.…
Picking the Perfect Poop Place
Continuing the saga from "My New Hobby", Friday wanted to share something.I have no idea what he is going to say so I reserve the right to edit it.…
My New Hobby
I didn't plan to start a new activity but somehow, it just seems right. Click the picture to read more.…
Charly
Charly has a special talent. Detective Jack Lawson has an exigent need. Can they help each other?…
Nick Ramrod, Master Thief
Nick knew what he was doing when he targeted a wealthy man. After all, that's where the money is. But will he survive to spend his loot?…
Welcome to Sunset City
Sunset City's marketing phrase is "We help create new memories for when you can't remember the old."…
A Donkey, A Jeep and a Barrel of Rice Wine
The real story behind the legend.…
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
I have decided to collect my drabbles here. I expect they will be few and far between as I have never been known for being parsimonious with the written word.…
The Stanhope Affair
Johnny Earthquake, a hard-boiled private detective, first appeared in "ALL TOP COMICS" in 1944. It is now 1957 and he and his partner, Rusty, are private detectives in Savannah, Georgia. Johnny just wants to put his troubled past behind him but fate has other ideas.…
Slipping Away
A reflection on a recent trip.…
The Lazy Dog Syndrome - A Quick Brown Fox Strategy
Sometimes you just need someone to point out the obvious to give you a boost. That's my job. Think of me as your big brother.…
The Space Pilot
Brad came from a family of pilots. It was only natural that he continued the tradition.…
Crime Capers International
As a writer, I am always trying to improve my skills. So when this ad popped up, I knew I was going to try it out. I just hoped I wasn't making a big mistake.…
Seven
Written for the Weekend Writein Prompt "Date"…
The Safehouse
Written for the July 24th prompt, 'damage'. This is just another of my retirement-supplement ideas.…
A Crooked Man
This story is derived from John Nedwill's "There Was A Crooked House". I strongly suggest you read his story first.…
Shorty's Plan
Way back in May 0f 2016, the Weekend Write-in Prompt was "In 500 words imagine what happens when someone ventures on a hike into the wilderness." I did, and Shorty's story was born. Nearly four years later, along comes the prompt "Plan." So I thought of Shorty.And then I thought of the rest of the team, and "Raskin's Plan" was born.Not to be out-done, The Chief of Guards, Gerrity, had a plan of his own; thus "Gerrity's Plan."The story just started to get out of my control after that.…