To catch up on the story so far, see my website, http://www.colin-z-smith.com/masm.html for previous chapters, and the other sections of Chapter 5 below. Chapter 5 Monday 4th November 1985: 14.00 - 14.45 Section (c) Ernie Bulstrode was staring out at the waiting area, his copy of Busty lying disregarded underneath the reception counter. Something was … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #5c
Month: August 2018
For Sale, Des Res
Eric's latest writing prompt (https://erick79.wordpress.com/), is 'That door wasn't there before!' My interpretation follows... ‘So, Mr and Mrs Foster,’ the estate agent said. ‘Happy?’ ‘It all looks perfect, doesn’t it, darling?’ Linda said. ‘Absolutely,’ Jack agreed. Linda turned towards the old lady who was selling. ‘A lovely home, Mrs Prendergast.’ ‘Oh, I’m so glad you … Continue reading For Sale, Des Res
Murder At St Marmaduke’s #5b
The story so far: A murder - witnessed by Joseph Makumbo - and a robbery have taken place at St Marmaduke's church. Joseph has been taken to the police station for an interview, to be conducted by racist DI Jack Hampshire... Chapter 5 Monday 4th November 1985: 14.00 - 14.45 Section (b) Jack Hampshire thrust open … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #5b
The Conquest That Came A Cropper
Something different today. A friend, Eric Klingenberg (https://erick79.wordpress.com/), has begun setting a weekly writing challenge; a phrase to inspire a short story or flash fiction. Last week's phrase, The potato is the key, prompted the following. Unfortunately, it's a few days late, simply because a stomach bug curtailed my writing temporarily. Ironically, this week's prompt is about aliens. … Continue reading The Conquest That Came A Cropper
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