Tag Archives: Lonely

Ensign’s Log

Posted on March 29, 2021 by jenicek

Ensign Edward Park’s Personal Log-StarDate 8720.73 I have been tasked with transporting Atlas, favorite pet of Captain Buhle of the U.S.S. Centurion. While some of my shipmates have dismissed this is as a dull errand, I see this as an … Continue reading →

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Leap Into The Unknown-Arrondissement-Part Seventy-Eight

Posted on February 22, 2021 by jenicek

Zsófia refilled Frau Schlüsselherrin’s glass with more verdant Riesling. “I really shouldn’t,” said the key mistress as she raised the glass to her lips. “A little wine won’t hurt you,” replied the librarian. “True, but I’ve had quite a lot!” … Continue reading →

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Deadly Disturbance-Arrondissement Part Seventy-Seven

Posted on February 15, 2021 by jenicek

Detective Durand and her newly minted associate, Junior Gendarme Nikita Roulet, were in the ballroom where a very discontented spirit glared at them both. “Let her haunt somewhere else!,” declared the vexed ghost. “Monsieur Loiseau,” began Detective Durand, “You and … Continue reading →

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Intractable Détente-Arrondissement Part Seventy-Five

Posted on February 1, 2021 by jenicek

Time having been restored to its normal forward flow, people were enjoying themselves once more. Many of them choose to do so at the Jardin des Gens. Leaves were turning to vibrant colors from a fiery orange to a rich … Continue reading →

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Worst Reason-Arrondissement Part Seventy

Posted on December 28, 2020 by jenicek

“What do you mean?” sputtered L’Horloge. “I thought it was very straight forward,” replied The Huygens, who sipped her drink. “Are you suggesting that I not fix time?” “No, not at all.” “You just did!” “What I asked was if … Continue reading →

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What To Do Next?-Arrondissement-Part Fifty-Three

Posted on August 31, 2020 by jenicek

The last thing Detective Durand said was, “The question is why ghosts were affected at all? They are effectively immortal.” Mistress Rosamund looked as if she had some choice words about that. She continued to do so and showed no … Continue reading →

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Dinner Conversation-Arrondissement Part Thirty One

Posted on March 30, 2020 by jenicek

There were no two ways about it, her outfit was ruined. Zsófia knew it was ridiculous, she had much bigger problems at the moment, but still, she loved that outfit. It was the perfect mix of librarian demureness and slightly … Continue reading →

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Hope and Friendship-Arrondissement Part Thirty

Posted on March 23, 2020 by jenicek

“How many times have you taken that apart?” asked Frau Schlüsselherrin. Monsieur L’Horloge gently screwed in the back of the chronoton and then slowly wound it up. “It keeps running slightly slow,” he said holding it up to his ear. … Continue reading →

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Terrible Freedom-Arrondissement Part Twenty One

Posted on January 19, 2020 by jenicek

Frost crunched underfoot as she entered the room. Every part of the chamber was covered in a thin layer of ice. Mistress Rosamund drew her wrap closer to herself and regarded Etitan. He had grown gaunt, his eyes sunken and … Continue reading →

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Just me and my words

Posted on July 29, 2019 by jenicek

Writing is a lonely business. This is not a cry for help, more of a statement of fact. It consists mainly of sitting alone punching a keyboard or scribbling in a notebook, punctuated with long, empty pauses as you stare … Continue reading →

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