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Death and Complications-Arrondissement Part Twelve

Posted on November 18, 2019 by jenicek

The brasserie was silent except for the occasional clink of a glass, the turning of a page, the gentle glug of a drink being poured or the footsteps of the wait staff. In a corner, sat a woman dressed in … Continue reading →

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Questions and Schnapps-Arrondissement Part Eleven

Posted on November 11, 2019 by jenicek

Dipping a pen in golden ink, she drew a diagram in the air. Both gazed with an intense focus as they circled it. “Very elegant,” he said. “Danke,” she replied. A moment passed. “However…” “I know.” “Schnapps?” “Please.” Monsieur L’Horloge … Continue reading →

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An Evening Stroll-Arrondissement Part Seven

Posted on October 13, 2019 by jenicek

He stopped by the grocer to pickup some root vegetables and fresh peas, then it was off to the meat market for some catoblepas tri tip. The butcher handed his order wrapped in bright red paper and Sergeant Arpin gave … Continue reading →

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On The Crown-Arrondissement Part Four

Posted on September 23, 2019 by jenicek

The wind was insistent at the bronze crown of the Wandering Woman. This was not unusual, it was the highest point above the Arrondissement. Monsieur L’Horloge drew his greatcoat tighter as he watched a flock of Psychopomps fly by, their … Continue reading →

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Drinks-Arrondissement Part Two

Posted on September 9, 2019 by jenicek

Pale blue smoke swayed around the ankles and tentacles of the café’s patrons. The ceiling was schmeared with stars that drifted languidly, illuminating parts of the room and leaving other sections in dusk. A chanteuse sang a sad song as … Continue reading →

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An Appointment-Arrondissement Part One

Posted on September 2, 2019 by jenicek

The cabbie’s head was a swarm of fireflies and it swayed as he turned to the left. His plethora of eyes insured that he never had an accident. Today had started with clear day rich purple skies, but green clouds … Continue reading →

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