Chapter 12 “Witness Entanglements” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” murder mystery)

Brody decided a more direct approach was needed with Arthur Finch. The “V.I.P.”meeting, the unscheduled late-night rendezvous, was too significant to be left tovague interpretations. He picked up the phone, dialing Finch’s Fine Foods. Finchhimself answered, his voice predictably brusque. “Finch’s Fine Foods, Arthur speaking.” “Arthur, it’s Sheriff Brody. I need to speak with youContinue reading “Chapter 12 “Witness Entanglements” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” murder mystery)”

Chapter 25 “Hope” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

The fluorescent lights of City Hall hummed, a discordant soundtrack to the hushedwhispers and hurried footsteps that filled the corridors. The air, usually thick with thescent of ambition and power plays, now carried a lingering undercurrent of scandaland uncertainty. Patrick Carlisle’s acquittal hadn’t silenced the storm; it had merelyshifted its focus. The aftermath of theContinue reading “Chapter 25 “Hope” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

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