My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Oliver’s account ledger lay on his shop counter, held closed by his Robveral balance hex trade weights. Every customer has a private account number, known only to him. He keeps meticulous records in fine-lined script penned by hand with an heirloom quill. The same pen his father used, and his father’s father, reaching back untold generations. … Continue reading Checks and balances
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale The little girls, now awake and mewing, tried to lift their heads to search for their mother. She was softly singing a lullaby her mother sang to her. The way the babies were joined, just below their fifth rib, they always held each other in a close embrace. Now, awake and … Continue reading Damage control
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale Casper stayed outside with me while Marshall and Doc Simon inspected the abandoned bones. "Thank you, Casper,” I said. “Neither of us would have ever said anything without your interference. “You two belong together, and it’s been too long,” Casper punched me lightly on the arm. “Don’t screw … Continue reading Family portrait
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale I found my old friend standing beside his department truck, finishing up a phone call. “Yeah, out at the old Arness place,” he said. “That’s right, Roxie bought the property and is refurbishing the house. I need you out here right away, and bring your crime scene stuff.” … Continue reading Save a dance for me
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale “Show me.” That was the only thing Mason said when Casper told him about what he and his crew found in the old house. As he strode up the back porch steps, letting the kitchen screen door slam shut behind him, I took Casper by the arm. “What … Continue reading Love you like a brother
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale Sheriff Marshall Mason drove up in the department’s brown and gold Ford Explorer. Disregarding the dirt track leading to Roxie’s house, he left deep ruts along the grassy fence line. Roxie and Casper, the construction foreman refurbishing her old family home, were waiting at the carport. Mason, Casper … Continue reading Class reunion
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