Monthly Archives: June 2020

It Can Be Intoxicating-Arrondissement Part Forty-Four

Posted on June 29, 2020 by jenicek

Mr. Twig walked down the alley in the foggy, pre-dawn hours. The sky above was tenuously lightening as he knocked on the back door of the boulangerie. With a creak, the door swung open. “Good morning Mister Twig!” exclaimed the … Continue reading →

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The Itch of Larceny-Arrondissement Part Forty-Three

Posted on June 22, 2020 by jenicek

A young woman, chicly dressed, was accompanied by six Chevaliers as she left the Tower Cerulean. This was done with much pomp and the entire departure had a theatrical air. The Chevaliers strode in lockstep, their armor shining or rippling … Continue reading →

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The Dead Do Not Pay Taxes-Arrondissement Part Forty-Two

Posted on June 15, 2020 by jenicek

“It can’t be done!” stated Mistress Rosamund. “And yet it was.” “Imma tellin’ you, while you can banish a spirit from a building-“ “Yes, I’ve witnessed more than a few,” interrupted Detective Durand. “-Goody fer you. But that just prevents … Continue reading →

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Personal Delivery-Arrondissement Part Forty-One

Posted on June 8, 2020 by jenicek

The gatehouse of the Tower Cerulean was gated with a crystal portcullis, which reflected the late afternoon sunlight. It was as beautiful as it was robust, at least that’s what Sergeant Gendarme Arpin remembered from a school trip to the … Continue reading →

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Action Must Be Taken-Arrondissement Part Forty

Posted on June 1, 2020 by jenicek

                                                                    Tragedy Reversed                                                              By Eloise Van der Linde                                                November 3rd, 394th Year of the Thrush An accident occurred today at the construction site on the Rue du Référentiel for the new annex of the Musée d’art post-ancien when a ledge … Continue reading →

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