Thriller
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Chapter 12 – Maniac in the Room
Anselme glowered at the memo on his screen as if it were a personal slight against him. Opposite him, his new partner’s desk remained empty, as it apparently would for the remainder of the week. The golden branch branded his breast from where it sat enrobed in a fresh silk kerchief the colour of thistle.…
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Chapter 11 – My Partner – Your Partner
Askatla swaddled herself in Oeuf’s comforting presence like a security blanket, cradled in his arms while he carried her to the car, grounding herself with the feel of his soft wool jacket against her forehead, his earthy sandalwood and cedar scent, and the steady thrum of his cetaceous heartbeat under her ear. His presence was…
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Chapter 10 – After Action Report
Striding quickly through the service door and into the parking courtyard, Anselme arrived just in time to spot a sleek silver Audi sedan slide over the low curb and disappear onto Rue Nicolaus Copernicus. Looking down at his blood spattered suit, he knew that taking public transit back to the office was out of the…