Tag Archives: Mystery

The Squad-Part Eight

Posted on April 28, 2025 by jenicek

The fight lasted seconds, but to the survivors, it felt like years off their lives. Gunfire echoed around the cavern, and with only muzzle flashes providing intermittent illumination, it felt more like a fever dream than a battle. “HOLD YOUR … Continue reading →

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Open and Shut-Part Three-A Tale of the Arrondissement

Posted on January 20, 2025 by jenicek

“Do you think we’re cursed?” Maxi asked. Arpin thought for a moment, then shrugged. “No philosophical insights?” “Do you mean that by living in a random and uncaring world, we are cursed by virtue of our very existence?” She sighed … Continue reading →

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Open and Shut-Part Two-A Tale of the Arrondissement

Posted on January 13, 2025 by jenicek

Detective Martinique insisted on going in with Arpin since a consultant was not qualified for a potentially dangerous investigation. Maxi stated that she was better qualified than some newly minted detective. After some vigorous conversation, it was agreed that two … Continue reading →

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Open and Shut-Part One-A Tale of the Arrondissement

Posted on January 6, 2025 by jenicek

The sharp and distinct scent of horseradish filled Gendarme Detective Class Première Arpin’s nostrils, which meant confusion. Ten uniformed Gendarmes stood at the entrances of this ransacked townhouse and at least as many moved about inside. Sand from a dozen … Continue reading →

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Inheritance-Part Four

Posted on May 22, 2023 by jenicek

The next morning found both Michelangelo and I dressed in shorts and tee-shirts that read, ‘Viva Italy’(for me) and ‘It’s a Buongiorno day’ (for Michelangelo). We accessorized these ensembles with ball caps, brightly colored sunglasses, a New York Jets backpack … Continue reading →

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Inheritance-Part Three

Posted on May 15, 2023 by jenicek

My father’s letter, continued: I do realize this sounds insane but the truth often does. There are things beyond human understanding that exist. Are they gods? That is the subject of debate amongst scholars. At the end of the day, … Continue reading →

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Inheritance-Part Two

Posted on May 8, 2023 by jenicek

We sped across the bridge at what can only be described as desperate velocity. The Romans who built this made it to last but not to be traversed at nearly ninety miles an hour in a sports car. It felt … Continue reading →

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Bit O’ Talk Den-Da Great Goblin Revolution-Part 4

Posted on March 7, 2022 by jenicek

Tanval Keen-Eyed found himself tied to a tree. It was not how he saw his day going. At all. A group of surprisingly well-armed Goblins clustered on the other side of the clearing, chatting quietly. “If you’re going to kill … Continue reading →

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Detective Arpin and the Chapeau De Mystère

Posted on December 13, 2021 by jenicek

Forward: Again, I find myself wandering the rues of the Arrondissement. While I love all the characters in this world, I am especially fond of Detective Arpin. Sorry, Gendarme Detective Class Première Arpin, and wanted to check in again with … Continue reading →

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