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Time Doesn’t Forget
“Shucks!” Roger cussed softly to himself as coffee sloshed over the rim of his mug. He was running late, and waiting for coffee to perk before he headed to the shop had made him even later. A brown stain now… Continue reading
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Time Waits For No One
Roger sighed, his shoulders slumping further. His moustache twitched irritably as his hand tightened on the old suitcase that held all that remained of his life. His cynical gaze followed the dilapidated outline of the old clock shop. ‘Second Hand… Continue reading
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The Price of Resolve
While the promise of spring brought hope and life, there was no joy for Samuel, oblivious to its quiet arrival. For weeks now, the sound of hammers pounding had shattered the stillness of the frosty mornings. Their ominous rhythm filled… Continue reading
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Ashes of the Uprising
Within minutes, the dust had settled. Smoke drifted in lazy spirals above the deck, and the sharp tang of blood and gunpowder hung in the air. Captain Drew stood motionless, staring down at the lifeless body sprawled at his feet—a… Continue reading
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All Smoke and Mirrors
A Lucy-Anne Parker Mystery … Mike began his walk down the sidewalk again before turning to look back at the homeless woman. There was something about her he just couldn’t put his finger on. Something odd. He shook his head. As… Continue reading
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Wheels of Justice
Elizabeth Lount drew a shaky breath, willing her heart to stop pounding. She dried her sweaty palms on the bodice of her dress. Her Sunday best. His life depended on her and that weight pressed heavy. What if this didn’t… Continue reading
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Liberty or Death
“I’m to be banished, aren’t I?” Lount questioned in a raspy, dull voice. His worst fears affirmed. “It’s worse than that I’m afraid.” Baldwin hesitated again before looking Samuel directly in the eyes. “The Chief Justice would like to make… Continue reading
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A Master of Disguise
A Lucy-Anne Parker Mystery … Charlie shook his head a little to focus on the face before him. Slowly the two images before his eyes merged into a beautiful female face full of concern and sympathy. Red lips that perfectly matched her… Continue reading
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
…”I’ll not stand by quietly watching the future of this land go to ruin. I haven’t been here long enough to forget the type of freedom they see south of the river. For starters, the freedom to bear arms is… Continue reading
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The Escape
Samuel hesitated at the storefront, trying to see through the frosted windowpane. He glanced down at the folded piece of paper clenched in his frozen fingers. He couldn’t bear to leave the country without some word, some ray of hope,… Continue reading
